Final Project: (Part 2) Game

Final Project: Final Reflection (Part 3)

Overall, I found the scratch final project to fun interesting and fun. I learned a lot about scratch in general from completing the project. I started my final project by using the Fish Chomp Starter Project for guidance. I realized that I really liked the idea of the fish, so I decided to keep the fish, but add on more levels, sprites, and conversations. As the levels, increased my idea was to add on more sprites as I went. At first, some of the sprites that I added, including the diver and crab, weren't moving when I wanted them too. So, I had to figure out how to tell them to move. I realized that I was missing a few blocks that are essential to getting your sprite to do what you want. I also used my past projects to help guide me into how to add conversation, sound, and backgrounds. I also found the videos to be quite helpful. I had to watch the levels videos a few times, because the first time I didn't understand it. My main goal was to produce a game that was fun and easy at the same time. I didn't want it to become too complicated, to where I would become confused. I liked the idea of always keeping the same score throughout the game, unless the big fish came in contact with the diver. Sometimes, specific blocks weren't working, but it was simply because I hadn't put a "When I receive" block or a "When the green flag is clicked". In order to test my game, every time I added something substantial, such as new movement, I started the game from the beginning, and made sure that it worked properly. Overall, I believe that this project was extremely helpful in understanding how to navigate scratch, and all it has to offer.

Part 1: Purpose of My Game

For my project, I decided the use the Fish Chomp Starter project. I thought that this would be the best choice because I am not that confident about making my own game. The purpose of the game is to catch as many fish as you can. Once the player reaches 20 fish, they are moved to the next level. So basically, the goal is to catch as many fish as possible. However, there is a catch. In the bottom of the screen, there is an evil crab that dances and if you hit him, you go back to the corner and your score is pushed back to zero. So, its important not to touch the crab. Once you get to the next level, there are more crabs present, which ultimately makes it harder.

Levels Reflection

What are different ways of increasing difficulty in a game?
You can increase the difficulty by adding levels to your project. You can do this by increasing the speed or points added.




What blocks are used to implement levels?
" Switch Back drop to", "If...then", "If..else"

Scoring Relflection

What is a variable?
A variable is something that can be altered or changed, like a score on a game.




How would you explain variables to young learners?
To young learners, I would describe variables as a score or speed in a game that can be changed.

Try it # 3

Try it #2

When green flagged is clicked, make a loud noise and the sprite will change color.

Try It #1

When B is pressed the sprite becomes bigger. When S is pressed the sprite becomes smaller.

Week 2: Debug it Reflection

What is one debugging strategy that you used?

During the debug it activities, I used all the techniques that I have learned in earlier units and lessons. Therefore, I was able to apply what I already knew to the problem that I was facing.

How would you help someone else learn how to debug a project?
I would tell them to use all the blocks and strategies that they know. Also, I would tell them to try multiple fixes because not every block will work the first time, each activity takes patience.

Changing Background Reflection

What does the Stage have in common with sprites?

Just like the Sprites, you can change the backdrop as well. There are many different backgrounds, just like there are many different sprites to chose from.

 

How do you initialize sprites in a scene?

You initialize a sprite in a scene by adding "When green flag is clicked". Therefore, any other block that you add under it will be demonstrated by the sprite.

 

What other types of projects (beyond animations) would use scene changes?

You can use scene changes in school projects, slideshows, and games that may be on the internet, such as website.

 

Review 5 classmates’ posts for this project. How did they use backdrops in their projects?
Other students used backdrops when switching to their next joke that they had in their project. After a joke ended, a new backdrop is shown.

Debug it! 5 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23552219/

Debug it! 4 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23508606/#editor

Broadcasting Project with Changing Backgrounds

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23479640/

Debug it! 3 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23507605/

Debug it! 2 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23504564/

Debug it! 1 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23504208/

Broadcasting Reflection

How would you describe Broadcast to someone else?

I would describe broadcasting as a cue to tell someone or something to say something to someone else. Broadcasting is basically a dialogue between two people or more.

 

 

 

 

When would you use timing in a project? When would you use broadcasting?
I would use timing in a project when I want someone to say something at a specific point in time. I would use broadcasting when I want a conversation to be like an actual conversation that you would have with someone.

My Own Broadcasting Project

Here is a link to my own broadcasting Project:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23478685/

Penguin Jokes Remix 1

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23478536/#editor

Make a Block Scratch Activity

Link to my Make a Block Project:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23138593/

1.How would you explain "Make a Block" to someone else? 
If I were explaining make a block to someone else, I would tell them the basic information that they would need to know to start the project. I would describe make a block as a way to tell the computer exactly what you want to it to do. For instance, if I wanted to make the sprite dance, I would have to create a block called "dance". This is because, there isn't a specific block that already tells the sprite to dance. Once the person has created the new make a block, I would tell them to add whatever motions or other blocks that they want.









2. When might you use "Make a Block"?
I might use "Make a Block" if I wanted something, such as a sprite, to do an action multiple times. This may be when I am working on a school project.

Debug it! Reflection

1. What is one debugging strategy that you used? 

 One debugging strategy that I used was trying each individual block first, before putting all of them      together. I tried a bunch of different options before finding the one that worked.

2. How would you help someone else learn to debug a project?

I would help someone by having them try a few blocks and not just one. I would advise them to do this because some people only try one block and then give up, but it is important to try many at once. 

Debug it! #5 Assingment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/10437476/#editor

Debug it! #4 Assignment

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/10437439/#editor

Debug it! #3 Acitvity

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/10437366/#editor

Debug it! #2 Activity

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22989494/#editor

10 blocks Activity.

Below, I have provided the link to my 10 blocks activity.
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22936757/#editor

Reflection Questions

1. How does this activity help you to learn scratch?

This activity has helped me to better understand scratch by allowing me to see exactly what you have to do to get the program to work properly. Also, It helps me to learn the basics of scratch, by using basic blocks.

2. How does the 10 block restraint impact your ideas?

The 10 block restraint deeply impacts my ideas. As I am only allowed to use these specific blocks, I am not allowed a lot of room for creativity, which I would like more.

Debug It! #1

http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22986527/

This is the link to my first Debug It! Activity that I completed.

Scratch Assignment

Reflection Questions:

1. What was surprising about the activity?
After completing the activity, I found it surprising that you only need to click a few buttons too make your own scratch project. Also, I was surprised how quick it was to complete the project once I understood it.
2. How Did it feel to be led step-by-step throughout the activity?
I think that it was extremely helpful, since I have never used the Scratch Programming before. I like how it tells you exactly what you need to do, so I didn't have many questions.
3.As a learner,when do you like having more structure?
I like having more structure as I am trying to figure out how to navigate the program and become more comfortable with it.
4. When do you like having more freedom?
I like having freedom when it comes to designing or being more creative. Also, I like more freedom at the end of the unit when I already know how to do certain things.
5. When do you feel most creative?
I feel most creative when I have more freedom, rather than structure. Also, i feel most creative when it comes to designing something of my own, such as a webpage.

My Scratch Project:  http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/22878385/#editor

Over view on Webpage Design

3 problems

• One of the biggest problems I had was inserting the images. Almost every image I tried to add to add to my webpage did not work. I checked to see if there were any errors in code, however, there didn't seem to be. Then, I used the HTML tutorial to try and see if the images would appear in another software. The images did show up on the HTML tutorial, but they failed to show in the actual notepad webpage. I found this frustrating because I think that the images would really complete the webpage.
• I also had trouble with the background color of my webpage. I put in the code for red, however, the web page ended up being blue. I don't understand why this happened, but it wasn't a huge deal.
• Lastly, I had trouble with the links. Some of links wouldn't open when I clinked on them. I checked to see if my link was wrong or if the code was wrong but it all seemed right. I am still confused as to why it didn't work.

2 successes

• Last year I took an elective that was solely based on writing HTML. We did a project similar to this where we created a travel website with partners. Therefore, I was already familiar with a lot of the code. So, the writing on the actual webpage was somewhat easy for me.
• I found it really easy to write about my topic. Dance is what I love to do and helps me to relieve stress. It was easy for me to find a topic and write thoroughly about.

Favorite Part

• My favorite part was being able to actually create a webpage using code. I think that it is cool that a person can simply use a few tags to create something as big as a website.

Webpage

What is Dance?

Dance can be defined as a series of movements that match a piece of music. Although dance seems as an easy activity, It is far from easy. Dance requires strenghth, flexibility, and musicality. Along with these important factors, dance requires endless hours of practice in order to perfect a specific step of movement. Ballet is the most important style of dance, as it is required for all the other styles of dance. This includes, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Pointe, and even hip-hop. In order to learn more about these specific styles of dance...see below.

My Background:Dance

Since I was about 3 years old, I have always loved Dance. The first studio that I danced at was known as Susan Woods, which was located in Reading. However, now it has moved. Anyways, at Susan Woods I did Ballet and Tap for a few years. When I was a bit older, I decided to move to J and D Dance Academy. Today, I am fifteen years old and I still dance at J and D Dance Academy. Although I have tried many other sports, including soccer, Dance has always been the constant sport in my life. I especially love dance because I can be with my friends and it takes my mind off homework. At J and D, I take Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz. Along with these required classes, I am also a part of the performance group.

Ballet

Ballet is a style of dance that originated many years ago during the 15th century. Ballet is the foundation of dance and requires beautiful technique and perfect posture. The Ballet barre is used for dancers during warmup activites, where teachers usually give combinations. Ballet also requires many years of training in order to master the given steps and moves. Most importantly, flexibilty is a key aspect of ballet.

Lyrical

Lyrical and Contemporary styles of dance is a style that combines both ballet and Jazz techniques. Lyrical is usally a bit smoother and a bit faster than ballet but slower than jazz. Lyrical consists of movements that are used to express feelings such as love or anger. Lyrical also is more free flowing compared to other styles, and requires more body movement.

Tap

Unlike Ballet or Tap, Tap is solely about the movement of feet and tap shoes. Tap is a series of movement, either hard or easy,that can be done slowly or more fast paced. Although this may seem easy, it is far from easy. Tap requires endless hours of practice in order to perfect certain sounds and movements. Each tap must be clear and concise or else the sound wont be right. Look below to find examples of tap sounds and moves....

Jazz

Jazz is a series of movements such as high kicks and faster movements compared to lyrical or ballet. Usually, Jazz dance is performed to more upbeat music and showcases a dancers flexibilty as well as performance quality. Look below for some jazz moves...

Dance Shoes

• Tap Shoes
• Jazz Shoes
• Ballet Shoes

Days that I Dance: Fall-Spring

1. Monday (Ballet)
2. Tuesday(Contemporary)
3. Wednesday (Jazz
4. Saturday(technique Class)

Essential Dance Necesseties

Clothing

Black Leotard and tights

Shoes

Either Ballet, Tap, Jazz, or just barefoot.

Other

water

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HTML Assignemnt 5

A variety of music styles

Whether you listen to music on the radio or on your iPod, it is safe to say that there are many music artists and types of music. Music artists rage from young and old, and some are better than others.

What type of music do I like?

I love to listen to music, especially when I am studying (because it helps me to focus better) or just in general. However, I do not have just one favorite genre of music. I mostly enjoy artists such as Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and bands such as the Imagine Dragons. Although these are some of my favorite artists, I do enjoy other genre's of music, such as country. I am not a huge country fan, but I definitely don't hate it. I like listening to Hunter Hayes, who is a young country artist.

Genres of Music

• Country
• Pop
• Rock
• Classical
• Rap

Music Artists pertaining to the above genres

Luke Bryan
1. Katy Perry
2. Beethoven
3. Ballet

Country

Carrie Underwood

Pop

Justin Timberlake

Rap

Kanye West

A music downloading app that can be downloaded on your computer or smartphone.

HTML Assignment #4

The upcoming Recital

After many months of rehearsing, the recital day has finally come! This Saturday, my dance studio will be putting on a recital for all family and friends.There is one recital per year, and it is always an exciting time.

What type of dancing do I do?

At my studio, I take ballet, contemporary, and Jazz. Along with these styles of dance, I also am on the performance team. We have competed in three regional competitons and this summer we are going to nationals! My favorite style of dance is lyrcal or contemporary. Also at the recital, my team will be performing our competition dances for everyone.

Summer Dance

Regular dance classes end right after the recital. However, this year, I am going to take extra dance classes into July. I am really excited because I love dance and I hate having to stop in May.

Necessities for Dance

• Leotard
• tights
• Specifics shoes depending on the style of dance

Lyrical
1. Jazz
2. Tap
3. Ballet

Ballet

Ballet Shoes

Jazz

Jazz Shoes

Tap

Tap Shoes

My Dance Studio's Website

X-Ray Goggles Assignment

 

I changed “Sign in” to “Log on”
I changed “My Classes” to “My profile”
I changed “Home” to “Homepage”
I changed “RMHS Calendar” to “RMHS Upcoming Events”
I changed “Help” to “Need Help?”


 

 I changed “Performance Group” to “Competition Team”
I changed “Summer Programs”  to “Summer Activities”
I changed “Recital Information” to “Dance Recital Info”
I changed “Upcoming Events” to “J&D Events”
I changed to “Register” to “Sign Up”



I changed “Sign up” to “Register Today”
I changed “Follow the blogs you’ve been hearing about” to “Follow the most popular blogs”
I changed “Share the things you love” to “Share the things you enjoy”
I changed “30 Seconds to join” to “20 seconds” to join.
I changed “Search Tumblr” to “Search for what you love”