Scratch Project

General Instructions

• Teams should be 3-5 students. Each team must register on the platform.
• Entries must be original and not plagiarized.
• The project must be creative, fun, and engaging.
• The animation should be no longer than 2 minutes.
• The final animation must be uploaded to the platform.

Description: Create a simple Scratch project that educates others about food security challenges in Guyana. Topics include:

• Climate Change - floods, droughts, etc.
• Pests and diseases affecting crops.
• Deforestation.

Be creative! Consider using backgrounds aligned with your topic, multiple characters, smooth animations, and informational text explaining problems and solutions. Don’t forget to add simple sound effects and a positive closing message!

Resources

Start by downloading the Scratch software:https://scratch.mit.edu/download

Watch these helpful videos to get started:

• How to select a sprite/Character
• How to choose and change backgrounds
• How to start programming your sprites
• How to make sprites/Character talk
• How to make a Scratch story

Example of a past project: Watch here