Scratch is a block-based visual programming language and online community that allows users to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations. It was developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab. Scratch is designed to be easy to use for beginners, but it is also powerful enough to create sophisticated projects. One of the things that you can do in Scratch is to code people to throw an object. This can be a fun and challenging project, and it can be a great way to learn more about Scratch.
To code people to throw an object in Scratch, you will need to use the following blocks:
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when green flag clicked
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set [thrower] to [sprite that will throw the object]
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set [object] to [sprite that will be thrown]
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set [thrower x] to [x coordinate of the thrower]
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set [thrower y] to [y coordinate of the thrower]
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set [object x] to [x coordinate of the object]
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set [object y] to [y coordinate of the object]
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repeat [10]
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change [object x] by [1]
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change [object y] by [1]
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wait [0.1] seconds
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end repeat
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broadcast [object thrown]
Once you have added these blocks to your Scratch project, you will need to click on the green flag to start the program. The thrower sprite will throw the object sprite, and the object sprite will move across the screen. You can change the speed and direction of the object by changing the values in the “change [object x] by” and “change [object y] by” blocks. You can also add other blocks to your program to make the object bounce off walls, or to make it follow the mouse cursor.
How to Code People in Scratch to Throw an Object
To code people in Scratch to throw an object, you will need to follow these steps:
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Create a new Scratch project.
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Import the “People” sprite library.
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Add a new sprite to the stage.
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Select the sprite and open the “Costumes” tab.
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Click on the “Import” button and select the “Throw” costume.
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Click on the “Scripts” tab and add the following code:
“`
when gf clicked
broadcast [Throw]
“`
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Click on the “Events” tab and add the following code:
“`
when I receive [Throw]
switch costume to [Throw]
wait 0.5 secs
switch costume to [Idle]
“`
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Click on the “Green Flag” button to start the project.
People Also Ask
How do I make the person throw the object in a specific direction?
To make the person throw the object in a specific direction, you can use the “point in direction” block.
How do I make the object travel a certain distance?
To make the object travel a certain distance, you can use the “move steps” block.
How do I make the object rotate while it is traveling?
To make the object rotate while it is traveling, you can use the “turn left” or “turn right” blocks.
