I.T Scratch Theory Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is Scratch?
A block-based programming platform developed by MIT for beginners to create interactive stories, games, and animations, which works by snapping together blocks like puzzle pieces to build code.
What is a Stage in Scratch?
The area where your project is displayed and played.
What is a Sprite?
Characters or objects that you can program to move and interact.
What is the Blocks Palette?
The area from which you get code blocks; organized into color-coded categories/tabs.
What is the Script/Coding Area?
Where you snap blocks together to make programs/scripts (a connection of blocks).
What are Tabs in Scratch?
Used to customize how a sprite looks and sounds - Code, Sound and Costumes.
What is a Sequence?
The order of steps; instructions run from top to bottom in a specific order.
What is a Loop (Iteration)?
Repeats instructions using blocks like ‘repeat’ or ‘forever’.
What is a Conditional Statement?
Runs code only when a specific condition is true.
What is Boolean Logic?
Uses logical operators like ‘and’, ‘or’, and ‘not’.
What does Random do in Scratch?
Selects unpredictable values within a defined range.
What is an Events Block?
Starts scripts/actions in response to triggers; yellow.
What is a Motion Block?
Moves sprites or changes position; blue.
What is a Looks Block?
Changes/alters sprite appearance; purple.
What is a Sound Block?
Plays audio; pink.
What is a Control Block?
Manages script flow with logic like loops or wait; orange.
What is a Sensing Block?
Detects input from user or environment; light blue.
What is an Operators Block?
Performs math and logic functions; green.
