Scratch Code Functions
Scratch Code Terms
Coding Action
Misc./Advanced
100

This function is represented by the color PURPLE and holds all the blocks relating to converation, backdrops, and appearances

What is the LOOKS FUNCTION

100

This term means fixing errors in your code

What is DEBUG
100

Please explain what the HIDE BLOCK does when in Scratch Code

What is: makes a sprite or backdrop disappear from the screen
100

Can a person make themselves into a Scratch Sprite?  How?

What is YES;  Take a screenshot of themselves, upload to Scratch Code; insert as a sprite

200

This function is represented by the GOLDEN YELLOW color and you can find the ACTIVATOR blocks in it

What is the EVENTS Function

200

What is the Programming Language based on graphical coding blocks

What is Scratch Code

200
Explain what the STAGE is when using Scratch Code

What is: shows the activity of your code on the right of a user's screen

200

Why do most users use the "My Variables" function in Scratch Code?

What is to CREATE and CHANGE SCORE FOR GAMES CREATED.

300

This function is represented by the DARK PINK color and you can find blocks to do with volume and pitch...

What is the SOUND FUNCTION

300

This term means putting blocks or lines of code together in order 

What is SEQUENCING

300
Explain what SPRITES are when using Scratch Code

What are the characters or objects that you will be coding an activity for 

300

In the SENSING FUNCTION, there is a block that says, "touching mouse pointer"...what is this used for?

What is allowing a user to control the sprites with their own mouse.

400

LIGHT BLUE represents this function and you can find blocks of code about the X and Y axis points; moving steps, turning, and gliding

What is the MOTION FUNCTION

400

If a user places a "When Green Flag is Clicked" block at the top; then places a "Turn 15 degrees to the right" block; and puts a "Forever Loop" block around it...this three would be called...

What are BLOCKS OF CODE

400

What do most users think is the most difficult part of coding in Scratch Code

What is TIMING

400

A user has three tabs above the functions and coding blocks, what are these three tabs?

What are CODE, COSTUMES, SOUNDS

500
Tennessee Orange is the color representing this function; you can find the conditionals and loops blocks within it

What is the CONTROL BLOCK

500

What DIRECTIONS do the X axis and Y axis show coders?

What are HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL directions

500

What are the TWO fantastic things about the Scratch Coding tutorials provided for users?

What is:  they walk you through with a short video AND using the arrows on the side of the video walk you through step-by-step what was discussed in the video, plus other ideas.
500

In the lower left corner of your screen when coding, there is a purple icon...this will lead a user to several options.  One of these says "Video Sensing".  What does this allow a user to do?

What is it activates the users' camera to be able to sense motion from the users' camera.