**Course Title:** Introduction to Programming with Scratch **Section Title:** Introduction to Scratch and Basic Programming Concepts **Topic:** Create your first Scratch project: Make a sprite move and change costumes with keyboard inputs.(Lab topic) **Objective:** By the end of this lab topic, you will be able to: - Create a new Scratch project and add a sprite - Use motion blocks to make the sprite move - Use key presses as events to control the sprite's movement - Change the sprite's costume in response to key presses **Getting Started:** To start this lab, log in to your Scratch account and create a new project. Choose the "blank" template and give your project a name. You can find detailed instructions on creating a new project on the Scratch website: https://scratch.mit.edu. **Step 1: Create a New Sprite** Begin by clicking on the "Paint" icon and then "New sprite" to create a new sprite for your project. You can choose a sprite from the library or draw one from scratch. Add a sprite to your project by dragging and dropping it onto the stage. **Step 2: Add Motion Blocks** Now, let's make our sprite move. To do this, we'll use the "Motion" category blocks. Open the "Motion" category by clicking on the "Motion" tab and find the "Move 10 steps" block. This block moves the sprite 10 steps in the direction it is currently facing. You can change the number to make the sprite move more or less. **Step 3: Add Event Blocks** To control the sprite's movement with key presses, we'll use event blocks. Open the "Control" category and find the "When [key] pressed" block. Choose the key that you want to use to move the sprite. For example, you can use the "When space key pressed" block. **Step 4: Combine Motion and Event Blocks** Now, let's combine the motion and event blocks. Attach the "Move 10 steps" block to the "When [key] pressed" block. This will make the sprite move 10 steps when the chosen key is pressed. **Step 5: Add Costume Changes** To change the sprite's costume in response to a key press, we'll use the "Costume" blocks. Open the "Looks" category and find the "Switch costume" block. Choose the costume that you want to switch to. Then, attach the "When [key] pressed" block to the "Switch costume" block. **Example Project:** Here's an example of how you can combine these blocks: * When the space key is pressed, the sprite moves 10 steps * When the up arrow key is pressed, the sprite changes to a "jumping" costume * When the down arrow key is pressed, the sprite changes to a "walking" costume **Tips and Variations:** * Use different keys to move the sprite in different directions * Use the "Turn right" or "Turn left" blocks to make the sprite turn before moving * Use the "Set size" block to change the sprite's size * Add more complex movement using the "Repeat" block **What to Do Next:** Take a few minutes to experiment with the blocks and create your own sprite movements. Try using different keys and costumes to create a fun and interactive animation. **Additional Resources:** - Scratch Tutorials: https://scratch.mit.edu/tutorials - Scratch Forums: https://scratch.mit.edu/discuss **Leave a Comment/Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with this lab topic, leave a comment below. In the next topic, we'll explore the "Repeat" and "Forever" blocks in Loops and Conditionals. Now that you have completed this lab, you should have a good understanding of how to create a simple Scratch project using sprites, motion blocks, and keyboard inputs.