Scratch - Lesson 3 Variables

Lesson Objective

To be able to create a variable

Starter

Watch the video

Main

Red Task

Creating a Variable

a) Open your Scratch game and create a 'score' variable

Amber Task

Changing Score

a) Add script to your main character that sets the score to '0' when the game starts

b) Add script to your 'enemy' that will decrease the score by 10 points (-10) when you hit it

Green Task

Collecting Points

a) Load or create a sprite to act as way to collect points (coin, heart, jewel etc.)

b) Add script to your 'good item' that will increase the score by 10 points

Extension

Try adding a life or health variable into the game

Plenary

a) Open your Scratch Evidence Document

b) Complete the Lesson 3 section

c) Save your work