Scratch (programming language)

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/scratch-programming-language

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the programming language type?High-level, block-based visual programming language
2. What is the development institution?MIT Media Lab
3. What is Scratch and how does it let me make games?Scratch is a block‑based visual programming language from MIT that lets you build games and animations by snapping colorful blocks together.
4. Who can use Scratch and how old can they be?Scratch is designed for kids and teens, usually ages 8 to 16, but anyone can try it.

Computational Thinking: A problem-solving approach involving logic, algorithms, and abstraction, essential for programming.
Visual Programming Language: A language that allows users to create programs by manipulating graphical elements rather than text.
Algorithmic Design: The process of creating a step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem or perform a task.
Debugging: The process of identifying and fixing errors or 'bugs' in computer code.