This page contains information and resources for learning how to use Scratch, a free programming language developed by MIT that allows students to create interactive stories, videos, animations, music, art, etc.
Getting Started with Scratch
Download the Guide: http://scratch.mit.edu/scratchr2/static/__1375215789__/pdfs/help/Getting-Started-Guide-Scratch2.pdf
Free lesson plan download: https://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/lp_scratch1.pdf
Scratch Tutorials
Learn Scratch: http://learnscratch.org/
Atomic Learning Tutorials: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/scratch14 (you need an account and log on)
Scratch Resources:
ScratchEd: http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/
Video Tutorials: http://scratch.mit.edu/help/videos/
Starter Projects: http://scratch.mit.edu/starter_projects/
Scratch Cards: http://scratch.mit.edu/help/cards/
NZACDITT Level 1 Programming: Scratch: http://nzacditt.org.nz/resources/programming-and-cs/level-1-programming-scratch
Scratch Lesson Plans:
Build a Maze Game: http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/resources/scratch-20-video-series-build-maze-game
Scratch Lesson Plans: http://wiki.classroom20.com/Scratch+Lesson+Plans
Redware Scratch Lesson Plans: http://scratch.redware.com/lessonplan
Programming in 7th-grade math with Scratch: http://www.scribd.com/doc/8028928/Scratch-Lessons
Scratch for Young Learners: http://web.mit.edu/~cnoel/Public/Resource-1.pdf
Scratch Curriculum Guide from ScratchEd: http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/guide/
Technology Painting: http://technologypainting.com/
Scratch Story Sessions remixed http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/ham_jisun_final_project_0.pdf
Articles
Play to Learn: The Scratch Programming Language Sneaks Serious Fun into the Classroom
http://www.edutopia.org/scratch-programming-language-technology-tool
Teaching children computer programming by using scratch
http://teachcomputers.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/teaching-children-computer-programming-by-using-scratch/
Webinars and CoursesSeimens STEM Webinar (Archived) Learn, Create and Innovate with Scratch http://stem.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?event=showResource&resourceId=e3e69cd8-1321-0c71-3cd7-d3d8ae5437abGetting Started with Scratch Sept. 2011 Webinar: http://scratched.media.mit.edu/resources/getting-started-scratch-september-2011-webinar
Creative Computing Online Workshop: https://creative-computing.appspot.com/preview
Research: