Scratch: Platform Physics (Game Mechanics #6)

Platformer physics guide for Scratch covering custom blocks, variables, ground and wall detection, and gravity for moving and jumping a character.
Year levels
Years 3–10
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Sep 19, 2022

Subject
Science
Topic
Scratch, Platform Physics
Resource types
Games
Preparation
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About this resource

Description:

This serves as a comprehensive teaching resource specifically designed for educators to instruct learning in computer science. Ideal for students from Year 3 to Year 10. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to create custom blocks and set up physics in platform games on Scratch.

Main Features:

  • Moving a character left or right
  • Navigating through dynamics of character jumping
  • Understanding the application of gravity principles and wall/ground detection within game mechanics.

Note: This guide promotes creativity by pushing learners beyond their current limits, thereby enriching their interaction with Scratch. Prior familiarity with Scratch is suggested while using this resource.

Suitability across Various Scenarios:

  • Holistic classroom instruction
  • Small group sessions
  • Distributed as homework assignment

Format Specifications:

The package is provided as an easy-to-use PDF file, complete with clear, concise step-by-step instructions beneficial to both educators and students pursuing computer science activities.

To conclude,This resource stands apart due to its comprehensive content, adaptability across learner competencies & scenarios, thus assuring educators about its potential in augmenting engaged learning within computer science.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Create and use custom blocks in Scratch

  • Program ground and wall detection for a platform character

  • Apply gravity so a character can jump and land

Skills covered

  • Building custom blocks — students define collision and physics blocks to reuse in their game

  • Scripting movement — students program left-right motion and jumping with gravity

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The guide recommends that students already understand Scratch basics, since it moves straight into variables and custom blocks.

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