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In the previous class, we have learnt about the program ScratchJr. It is used to create
animations and games. Scratch is another program, that is used in a similar way but it has
more features than ScratchJr. Let us learn about Scratch.
Scratch
Scratch is a software that helps you understand and create many games. It helps to make
the young students learn game creation with ease. There are many versions of Scratch. The
latest version is Scratch 3.0.
Uses of Scratch
In Scratch, there are colourful objects to make program creation fun and easy.
You can create animations, quizzes and stories.
You can create and share your Scratch projects Online on the Scratch website.
The website also has an option to see projects created by others in Scratch. You can even
make changes to the projects created by others.
Starting Scratch
To start Scratch, follow the steps given below:
2 Click on Scratch 3 to
open Scratch program.
1 Click on the Start button.
Scratch was created by Mitchel Resnick at the MIT Media Lab
in 2007.
Suppose, you have to code an environmental conservation game in Scratch where
players work to protect endangered species and preserve ecosystems. What
environmental challenges they tackle, and how they make a positive impact?
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