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All Blocks of Scratch

Scratch has over 100 coding blocks, and each one has a unique use. They are all colour-coded into 9
different categories as seen below:

You can also create your own block under More Blocks.
For example, you may create a block called spin as this:

Here, spin 2 means to let the sprite

spin for 2 full turns.

Keep in mind that all blocks can be used for Sprites, but only some can be used for Backdrops.

Here you can find all blocks in Scratch. They are organized into tasks that can be done, and
sections that use the same colours as those used in Scratch.

I want to move the sprite…

= follow where the mouse cursor is, or go to a random position

= go to any position, x is between -240 and 240, y between -180 and 180

= move some steps towards the current direction

= move left or right by a number of steps 83

= move up or down by a number of steps

= move left or right to a position = move up or down to a position

= move smoothly to a position on the screen within N seconds

= the value of the x position where the sprite currently is at

= the value of the y position where the sprite currently is at

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I want to change the direction / facing of the sprite…

= turn left for some degrees

= turn right for some degrees

= turn to any direction. 0 degree is facing left, 90 up, 180 right, 270
down and 360 back to left.

= always face where the mouse point is

= the degree of which the sprite is currently facing

I want to control how the sprite bounce off stage edges…

= test if the sprite touches the edges of the stage and if so let it bounce off

= change the way sprite bounces off the edge: left-right, all
around or don’t rotate.

I want to show some text on stage…

= show text in a rectangle box next to the sprite

= show text in a rectangle box next to the sprite for some seconds

= show text in a rectangle box next to the sprite

= show text in a rectangle box next to the sprite for some seconds
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I want to control how sprite is showing on stage…

= hide the sprite = show the sprite = size of the sprite

= move the sprite back some layer so it may be hiding

= move the sprite to the front / top layer

= make the sprite bigger with a number > 0 or smaller with a number < 0

= make the sprite bigger with a number >100 or smaller with a number <100

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I want to change the costume of the sprite…

= show the next costume = number of the current costume

= show one of the costumes of the sprite

I want to change the effects of the sprite…

= change the selected effect by certain amount

= change the selected effect to a value. 0 means no effect.

= remove all the effects

There are 7 ways to change the effects of a sprite in Scratch 2, they are: color, fisheye, whirl, pixelate,
mosaic, brightness and ghost. Effects can be added on top of each other. Every effect has a certain value
range.

I want to change the backdrop of the stage…

= name of the current backdrop

= number of the current backdrop = show the next backdrop

= show one of the backdrops

= show one of the backdrops until it’s finished

I want to play a sound file …

= play the selected sound

= play the selected song and wait till it’s finished

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= stop playing all sounds

I want to play drum beats …

= play the selected drum for certain beats. There are 18

different types of drums to select from the list.

= stop and wait for some beats

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I want to play music instruments …

= play the selected note for certain beats.

= change the current instrument to one of the 21 types on the list.

I want to control how music instruments are played…

= increase (>0) or decrease(<0) the volume by certain number

= set volume to a percentage: less loud < 100, louder > 100

= the value of current volume

= change current tempo by certain amount. To increase (playing faster) use

a value > 0, and a value < to decrease (playing slower).

= set the tempo to a specific value

= the current value of

tempo is the speed at which Scratch plays notes and drums. It is measured as beats per minute, for
example if tempo = 60, it means 1 beat equals to 1 second.

I want to draw something on stage…

= clear all drawings on the stage

= sprite can draw a line when it moves and pen is down

= change the color value by a certain number

86 = set pen color to a value

= set pen color to be the one anywhere on the screen by clicking the area

= change pen size bigger (>0) or smaller (<0)

= set pen size to a specific value

= change the size of the shade by a value

= set the size of the shade to a value

= print the sprite at current position

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The Scratch color map:

Add the number from the column
with the one from the row to
decide the value of a color.

Color value = 0 + 9 = 9

Color value = 40 + 4 = 44

Color value = 120 + 5 = 125

Color value = 190 + 9 = 199. After

199, the color goes back to the
first row of this map, that is to say,
200 = 0 (red), 201 = 1 …

I want to show the score of a game on stage…

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First, go to tab to make a variable, then use the following blocks:

= add(>0) / reduce(<0) the value of selected variable by a certain amount

= set the value of a selected variable

= show/hide selected variable on the stage

= the value of the variable

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I want the sprite or backdrop to do something when mouse is clicked or key pressed…

= attach blocks you want to run when the green flag is clicked

= attach blocks you want to run when a key is pressed on the

keyboard

= attach blocks you want to run when the left mouse button is
clicked at this sprite

I want to let other sprites or backdrop know when a sprite has done something …

= broadcast a message with a specific name

= broadcast a message with a specific name till it’s done

= attach blocks you want to run when the a message is received

I want the sprite to do something when the sound is getting louder …

= attach blocks you want to run when the microphone of the

computer hears sounds louder than a specific value

I want to know when the backdrop has changed …

88 = attach blocks you want to run when the

backdrop has changed to a certain one

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I want to do the same thing many times…

= run the blocks inside again and again till the red stop button is clicked

= run the blocks inside for a certain number of times

= run the blocks inside till the specific conditions are met

I want to run blocks only when something has happened …

= run the blocks inside only when the conditions are met

= run the blocks below if when the conditions are met, or blocks below else if not

I want to pause or stop the running of my program …

= pause the program for some seconds and then continue

= pause the program until the conditions are met

= stop all, this script or other scripts in sprite from running

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I want to use clones of a sprite …

= the first block for all other blocks that are to control a clone

= make a clone of a sprite

= delete the current clone so it disappear from the stage

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I want to know what the sprite is touching …

= test if the sprite is touching a specific color

= test if the first color is touching the second one

= test if the sprite is touching mouse pointer, edge of the stage or

another sprite

I want to enter some words and let sprite know …

= show the question text next to the sprite, and a text box at
the bottom of the stage, waiting for inputs from keyboard

= the text entered from keyboard

I want to know whether a key is pressed or mouse button clicked …

= test if a key is pressed on the keyboard

= test if the left mouse button is clicked

= the current x and y positions of the mouse

= the distance between the current sprite and mouse pointer, or

another sprite

I want to use the camera and microphone on my computer …

= the value of how loud the microphone hears from outside

90 = turn on / off computer camera

= set the transparency of the camera image

= the value of how much motion or direction is

currently in the video image

I want to know the details of my sprite …

= the value of one attribute of the selected sprite.

The attributes can be: x position, y position, direction, costume #, costume name, size and volume.

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I want to use time in my program …

= the number of days since 2000 (decimal)

= the value of current year, month, date, day of week, hour, minute and
second of now

= set the timer to 0 and start over

= the number of seconds since the timer is started

I want to do some maths in my program …

= basic maths

= a whole collection of math functions that can be selected from the list

= get the remainder of the first number when it’s divided by the second one

= get the rounding of a decimal number to the nearest whole number

I want to compare 2 numbers …

= test whether the first number is less than, equal to

or bigger than the second one

I want to combine conditions …

= it is only true when both first and second conditions are met

= it is true as long as one of the conditions is met

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= reverse the outcome of the condition: if the condition is met, this becomes false; or
true if the condition is not met.

I want to connect word …

= attach the second word to the end of the first one

= the number of the letters (or numbers) in a word or sentence

= the Nth letter in a word or sentence

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I want to control hardware from blocks in Scratch …

In Scratch 2.0, you can connect external hardware like PicoBoard, LEGO WeDo 1.0 and 2.0, and make
programs to control motors, sensors and lights in the real world. This is done through Extension.

What is LEGO® WeDo 2.0 ?

WeDo makes your LEGO® model move and fly! It comes with a set of 280 pieces of bricks, 1 smart hub,
1 motor, 1 motion sensor and 1 tilt sensor. You can build great Scratch program to read sensors and
control motor.
The LEGO® WeDo 2.0 also comes with self-paced learning software (can to be installed on laptop or
tablet) which includes:
• 1 Get Started Project, divided in 4 parts, to teach the basic functions of WeDo 2.0
• 8 Guided Projects linked to curriculum standards, with step-by-step instructions
• 8 Open Projects linked to curriculum standards, with initial design brief that inspires open-ended
problem solving and exploration.

Check our web site for future resources on LEGO® WeDo 2.0!

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