Computer Programming for Kids Episode: #15 - Lunar Lander, and Stamp and Clear
This is the 15th of 27 TV show episodes to teach kids (about 5th grade and up) programming using Scratch 2.
This episode:
1) creates a game to land a spaceship on the moon, and
2) introduces the Stamp and Clear Blocks.
The first challenge creates a lunar lander game. The player uses arrow keys to land on the moon by moving left, right and up as long as the spaceship also has fuel in its fuel tank. It's a great start for a game.
The last challenge stamps a button sprite's image on the stage as it follows the mouse pointer. The button changes color as it moves and the program lets the player adjust how quickly the button changes color and moves. New effects can be added to this game for more fun.
