Helping a tourist in a city - A Scratch adventure

For my MA university study, our professor had asked us to develop a resource using Scratch. The work should consist of creating a story, or a lesson, using Scratch, which should include different characters acting as instructors to teach a certain subject. The story should include some interaction for the students who will use it, and some gamification characteristics, such as gaining points. The game should also include questions to test the level of assimilation of the student.

I had to think of which topic to choose. Then I remembered that when I first moved to the Netherlands, I had a bit of trouble finding my way around, so I had to ask locals for directions all the time. That was how the idea of this Scratch lesson was created. In this game, a tourist visits a city and asks for information. Different characters are included, such as a teacher, a police officer, a bus driver, a librarian, etc. While playing the game, the student can interact with the characters and answer some questions to gain points.

Try it out to see how many points you can gain!

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Food and nutrition - all the grammar you need!

Image
Talking about food, diets, cooking, and healthy habits is one of the most common topics. To do that clearly, you need the right grammar tools. This post will guide you through essential grammar that helps you describe foods, discuss nutrition, give advice, and share recipes. Let’s dig in! 🍎🥗🍞 1. Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns When shopping, measuring, or describing what you eat, you often need to know whether you can count the item. For example, you can say 'I want 10 apples'. But can you say 'I want 5 sugars'? Not really, because you cannot count the sugar. Food vocabulary contains both countable nouns and uncountable nouns, so using them correctly is the key! Countable nouns (can be counted): an apple, three carrots, two sandwiches. Uncountable nouns (cannot be counted individually): rice, cheese, milk, sugar 2. Quantifiers Quantifiers help you talk about amounts, which is essential when discussing diet, portions, or cooking. Some common qua...
Read more

Sharing is Caring

Image
In this post, I want to share some classroom ideas related to healthy eating. Feel free to share yours in the comments! Classroom Discussion Ask discussion questions to practise speaking, as well as critical thinking and health awareness. Some examples are: What does “sharing is caring” mean in the context of healthy eating? What healthy habits do you already practice? What new habits would you like to try? Another idea is to have students list their favorite "high-performance" activities (gaming, playing football, playing the piano) and discuss which foods help them do those things better. “Share Your Habit” Activity Each student writes down: One healthy habit One small recipe or snack idea Then students share their ideas with the class or in small groups. The teacher collects the ideas and creates a class healthy habits list. Some examples might be: Drinking water instead of soda Yogurt with fruit for breakfast A banana and peanut butter snack Heal...
Read more

Create a video presenting your balanced menu

Image
Our students will now move from the page (poster/presentation) to the screen! In this blog, there are instructions for the groups on how to present their healthy creations in a short film. It’s more than just a presentation; it’s a "cooking show" where words meet flavour. Grab some popcorn and see how we’ve brought our English to life! In the previous post, students received instructions to create a balanced weekly menu. In this task, students will take their groups' work a step further by creating a video to present it. The YouTube video above has some useful information! Below you will find the instructions for the assignment. My Canva Presentation with Video Instruction Click here to view the presentation in full screen
Read more