Scratch
Beginner
40 mins
Teacher/Student led
90 points
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Animal Sounds

This lesson guides students through creating a Scratch project where they add different animal sprites and program them to make unique sounds when clicked. Students will learn how to use sound blocks in Scratch and create an interactive project.
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    1 - Introduction to Animal Sounds

    Welcome to the 'Animal Sounds' lesson! In this exciting lesson, you will learn how to use the sound blocks in Scratch to make your sprites come to life with sounds. You will add different animals to your project and make them play unique sounds when clicked. Let's get started and have some fun with coding!


    2 - Create a new Scratch project

    Open the Scratch website using the link below and create a new Scratch project (do not delete the cat sprite as we'll be using it in our project).

    https://scratch.mit.edu

    3 - Add the Background

    Now, let's make our project more lively by adding a backdrop. A backdrop is like a background for our project.

    We will add the 'Blue Sky' backdrop from the backdrop library. To do this, click on the 'Choose a Backdrop' button at the bottom right of the screen and this will open the backdrop library.

    Scroll through the options until you find the 'Blue Sky' backdrop. Click on it to add it to your project. Now, you should see a beautiful blue sky in the background of your project!


    4 - Add a Background

    Now that we've added a backdrop, drag the cat down onto the ground.

    Next we'll give the cat some instructions so that when you click on the cat, it will make a meow sound. Add the following code to the cat:

    when this sprite clicked start sound [meow v]

    Click on the cat and test that the sound works!


    5 - Add a dog and give it a sound

    Next we're going to add the Dog 2 sprite and then give him some code to make a sound when you click him.

    Add the Dog 2 sprite from the sprite library.

    Drag the dog to the bottom left and then give him some instructions so that when you click on the dog, it will make a woof sound. Add the following code to the dog sprite.

    when this sprite clicked start sound [dog1 v]

    Click on the dog and test that the sound works!


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