Final Reflection

I started my project with big aspirations. I wanted to create a game where the wizard would save his castle from magical creatures. However, I was going to change a lot more things than I did. Since I didn't have that much time, I ended up keeping it simple. I worked through problems by trial and error, testing new things to see if they worked. I played through my game many times to make sure it worked without any problems.

My project:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/23685687/

Final Scratch Project

My game will take place in a castle. A wizard will be surrounded by lots of magical creatures. The wizard will follow your mouse, and will try to catch all of the magical creatures. When the wizard catches the magical creature, it disappears. However, it isn't gone for good! After vanquishing a certain amount of creatures, the wizard goes to a different part of the castle. There will be even more magical creatures to fight here! There are four levels, and once the wizard catches 50 magical creatures she has saved the castle!

Week 2 Debug-It

Debug-It 2.1
Debug-It 2.2
Debug-It 2.3
Debug-It 2.4
Debug-It 2.5

One strategy that we found useful while doing this activity was to work together and brainstorm ideas. We also tried using operators to create our own block. This helped us solve one of the problems when we couldn't find a block to use.

I would help someone else learn to debug a project by telling them to think about all the different types of blocks and try to figure out which kind they need. I would also tell them to come up with a block that they think would solve it, because even if that block does not exist it can probably be created.

Week 3 Try It Assignment

Link to project.

I worked on puzzles 1 and 3, and also created my own. I decided to have the sprite change color when it was touched by the mouse pointer. My strategy for working on the puzzles was to look around at the different blocks and try to come up with different ways to do what I wanted, and then to see which one was the most efficient. I think all the puzzles helped with my game project because I gained exposure to the different things that scratch can do.

Backdrops Scratch Project

Link to project.

The stage is similar to sprites because they can change, like a sprite can change a costume, and you can write a script for them. I used the broadcast tiles to have the sprites interact with their backgrounds. Plays and movies also use background changes.
One classmate used background changes to set the mood of her scene. Another classmate used backgrounds to have her Scratch explain his surroundings. Someone else used background changes to help with the aesthetics of her scene. Another classmate used scene changes to help tell as story. One clasmate also used scene changes to have Scratch cat travel the world.

Conversations Scratch Project

Link to project.

Broadcast is a very useful tool. I would describe it to someone else by saying it is a title that lets your sprites send messages to each other to tell them when to do certain actions. You would use timing in a project when there is limited interaction between characters, but broadcast when the characters need to feed off each other.

Character Activity

I would explain "Make a Block" to someone else by explaining that it is a tool that allows you to combine sequences of blocks into one easy to use block. I would tell them to click "Make a Block" and then drag the sequence of blocks you want to combine under the block with your new name on it. You can use "Make a Block" when you want your characters to complete a complicated action multiple times. Instead of dragging out the blocks one by one, over and over, you can just use your new block. It is convenient and helps keep your script organized!

Debug Challenge

Debug Challenge #1

Debug Challenge #2

Debug Challenge #3

Debug Challenge #4

Debug Challenge #5

One debugging strategy that I used was to come up with a block that I would use if making the script, and see if that block was used in the bugged script. If not, that was usually the problem! I would help somebody else learn to debug by telling them that strategy, and telling them to pay attention to the order of the blocks.

10 Block Challenge Reflection

This activity helped me learn scratch because it allowed me to learn basic skills while not being overwhelmed with the large number of blocks available to me. Having only ten blocks impacted my ideas because I couldn't do everything I envisioned, however it helped be become more creative with the blocks I did have.

Day 1 of Scratch Reflection

Today was our first day of Scratch in Computer Apps. It was surprising how easy it was to use. Coming from HTML, where you have to type all the commands yourself, having easily marked blocks to drag was refreshing. It felt good to led step-by-step through the activity because it is a new medium, but I think that soon being led step-by-step through the activity will get boring and inhibiting. I like having more structure at the beginning, but once I become sufficient at something I really like having freedom to work. I feel most creative when I have freedom to do what I want and am not being told what to do.

My Webpage (Doesn't Fit on Blog)

Important Women in History

Over the course of human history, many women have done amazing things that deserve to be admired and celebrated. However, because of the patriarchal society that many of these women came from, they did not get the recognition they deserve. As well, many young women struggle to find role models of the same gender because women are often pushed out of the spotlight, or not given the same opportunities to succeed. I hope this webpage can highlight important women that should be recognized, while also displaying women that are role models for all people who aspire to greatness.

Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an author of romantic fiction during the early 19th century. Her books are now some of the most widely read stories in the English language. She was one of the first successful female authors, and helped pioneer the modern novel. She published six novels during her lifetime: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, Northanger Abbey, Emma, and Mansfield Park. Her books contain strong female characters not seen in many other books of the time. Austen's dedication to her craft and her defiance of the social rules of the day are what make her an incredible role model. Because her books were published around 200 years ago, they are now in the public domain. You can read them all online. Click here to read her most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice.

“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.” -Jane Austen, Persuasion

Jeannette Rankin

Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) was the first women elected to the Congress of the United States. In 1916, she was elected to the House of Representatives. Rankin was a devout pacifist. During her first term in Congress, she voted against United States entrance into World War I. Because of this decision, she was not re-elected for a second consecutive term. However, she was reelected to the House of Representatives in 1940. During this term, she became the only member of either house of Congress to vote against United States entrance into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was the only person to vote against entrance into both World Wars. Even after her political career ended, she remained an engaged member of society and continued to fight for her beliefs. Jeannette Rankin's Influence She took the crucial first step in the representation of women in the government by being elected to an all male congress. She showed the entire world that a woman could be as able a legislator as a man. She inspired woman across the nation to get involved in politics. She showed people how a politician ought to behave by sticking true to her beliefs despite the effect she knew they would have on her career. Today, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation honors Rankin by giving out aid to poor women so they can pursue education and careers. Find out more!

"I have nothing left but my integrity." -Jeannette Rankin

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King (1943) is a gender equality activist and former professional tennis player. She won 39 Grand Slam titles during her career. In 1973, when the number of female athletes was growing rapidly, King participated in the Battle of the Sexes match against tennis superstar Bobby Riggs. Riggs was extremely inhospitable to female athletes, believing that they had no place in sports. He challenged female tennis players to matches, hoping to prove his point. However, on September 20, 1973, in Housten, Texas, in a match broadcasted to 90 million people worldwide, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs 3-0. This victory showed to the world that female athletes belong in the world of sports. King's skill, determination, and ability to work under pressure was proof that women could be athletes as well as men. She also advanced the athletic opportunities of women by founding the Women's Tennis Association, World TeamTennis, and the Women's Sports Foundation. Since the end of her tennis career, King has continued to work for sexual equality. She was the first prominent female athlete to publicly state she was a lesbian. In her later years, she has been a prominent spokesperson for female and gay rights. Billie Jean King's Influence She showed the world that women were just as capable of succeeding in high stress situations as men. She showed the athletic community that women had the ability to be successful in sports. She inspired gay athletes throughout the world to be true to themselves. Her determination and dedication has made her a role model to athletes everywhere. Click hereto watch a video of Billie Jean King speaking about the Battle of the Sexes.

“Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball." -Billie Jean King

"The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it."-Roseanne Barr

HTML Assignment 5

Cities I Want To Visit

I would love to travel all around the world.There are many different places that I would like to see.

Places to Visit in Europe and the Americas

1. London
2. Paris
3. Madrid
4. Moscow
5. Barcelona
6. Venice
7. Krakow
8. San Francisco
9. Vancouver
10. Bruges
11. Rome
12. San Miguel de Allendes
13. Prague

Places to Visit in Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific

• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Kyoto
• Cape Town
• Bangkok
• Hong Kong
• Singapore
• Luag Prabang
• Ubud
• Luxur
• Marrakech
• Jerusalem
• Beirut

Other Places

South America

Argentina

Brazil

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

South Pacific

Fiji

New Zealand

Help from: Conde Nast Traveler

The Year 2034

 With X-Ray Goggles I created a New York Times for the year 2034, when I have just won a Nobel Peace Prize and my friend is the President of the United States!

 

I also changed Mental Floss, a website that gives fun facts. I made up a new amazing fact and changed the front page article to be about time travel!

 

I also changed President Obama's Google bio to make him the Minister of Silly Walks rather than the President of the United States.