Power up your Scratch projects with Variables

New Scratchers quickly learn how to use the rectangular variable blocks to keep score and do other tasks. But the real power of variables lies in the often overlooked orange bubbles that you can insert into your project to dynamically change speed, size, jump height and other attributes. You'll find some of the Scratch files we used to put together this video in this studio: https://scratch.mit.edu/studios/32681076 Created by Atomec Studios and narrated by veteran tech educator Andrew Tomec, SCRATCH HACKS is a new series of quick and simple Scratch coding tutorials aimed at beginner- to intermediate-level coders. Scratch Hacks aim to take the fear factor out of coding with byte-sized video tutorials that offer tips and advice on the most common questions and problems that arise when youngsters first take up coding in Scratch. In his work as a Canadian elementary school teacher, Mr. T has taught hundreds of introductory coding classes to children from kindergarten up. "I was struck by how often the same simple questions arise in every class I teach. Learning to code is like learning any other language, and these compact lessons will help give learners the vocabulary they need to express themselves in the digital world." WHAT IS ATOMEC STUDIOS? Atomec Studios is a non-profit learning initiative that aims to put the A into STEAM with fun and accessible learning that emphasizes creative expression over algorithms. We believe that kids learn best when set free to pursue their own unique passions, a goal that's been aided tremendously by the growth of powerful, kid-friendly software like MIT's Scratch, that unlock the world of animation, storytelling, game production, music composition and digital art. For more information about our online content and real-world workshops and teacher training, visit our website at http://atomec.com. #scratch # coding # tutorial #variables