**Course Title:** Introduction to Programming with Scratch **Section Title:** Final Project: Build Your Own Game or Story **Topic:** Start developing your final project: A complete game, animation, or interactive story that showcases your Scratch skills. (Lab topic) **Objective:** In this lab topic, you'll start developing your final project for the course. You'll apply the programming concepts and skills you've learned throughout the course to create a complete game, animation, or interactive story. By the end of this lab, you'll have a solid foundation for your final project and be ready to refine and finish it. **Step 1: Review and Refine Your Idea** Before you start building your project, review your idea from the brainstorming session in the previous topic. Ask yourself: * What is the main objective of my project? * What features will I include to make it engaging and interactive? * What programming concepts will I use to bring my idea to life? Refine your idea by making any necessary changes or additions. Consider what you've learned throughout the course and how you can apply those skills to make your project even better. **Step 2: Create a New Project in Scratch** Create a new project in Scratch by following these steps: 1. Log in to your Scratch account. 2. Click on the "Create" button in the top navigation bar. 3. Choose a template or start from a blank project. 4. Give your project a name and description. **Step 3: Set Up Your Project Structure** Set up your project structure by creating the necessary sprites, backdrops, and variables. Consider the following: * What sprites will you need to bring your idea to life? * What backdrops will you need to create the desired environment? * What variables will you need to track player progress or game state? **Step 4: Start Building Your Project** Start building your project by adding scripts and blocks to your sprites. Consider the following: * What actions will your sprites need to take to interact with each other and the player? * What conditions will you need to check to determine what actions to take? * How will you use events and messaging to coordinate actions between sprites? **Step 5: Test and Refine Your Project** Test your project regularly to ensure everything is working as expected. Refine your project by making any necessary changes or adjustments. **Tips and Resources:** * Use the Scratch editor's debugging tools to help identify and fix errors. * Consult the Scratch documentation for help with specific blocks or programming concepts. [Scratch Documentation](https://scratch.mit.edu/scratch-www/wiki/) * Share your project with others and ask for feedback to help improve it. **What to Expect Next:** In the next topic, you'll learn how to integrate programming concepts, design interactive user experiences, and test, debug, and refine your final project. **Leave a Comment or Ask for Help:** If you have any questions or need help with your project, leave a comment below. One of our instructors or teaching assistants will be happy to assist you. Remember, your final project is a showcase of your Scratch skills, so don't be afraid to get creative and have fun!