Scratch: Platform Physics (Game Mechanics #6)

- Year groups
- Years 4–11 (Key Stages 2–4)
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Science
- Topic
- Scratch, Platform Physics
- Resource types
- Games
- Preparation
- Print ready
From the author
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 4 to Year 11. 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.In the classroom
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
Good to know
Questions teachers ask about this resource
Do students need prior Scratch experience for this guide?
The guide recommends that students already understand Scratch basics, since it moves straight into variables and custom blocks.
No reviews yet
Downloaded this resource? Tell other teachers how it went.
Resource details
Concepts & topics
Core concepts
Custom blocks
Variables
Collision detection
Gravity
Platform games
Explore more
Categories this resource belongs to
Explore related searches
More to explore















