ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Scratch Team Scratching the Surface: Adjust Block Language and Contrast
Did you know that you can make the Scratch Project Editor look and feel just right for you? It’s like giving your Scratch workspace a little makeover! Let’s learn how you can change the colors and language to make it easier and more fun to use.
Sometimes, changing the colors can make things easier to see. In Scratch, you can adjust the color contrast of the blocks. Here’s how:
High contrast mode makes the blocks stand out more, which can be helpful for some people. You can switch back and forth between these modes anytime you like!
Scratch is used by people all over the world, so it can speak many languages! If you want to change the language of the blocks and menus, follow these steps:
Thanks to amazing volunteers, Scratch is available in over 75 languages! Isn’t that cool?
Did you know that Scratch is named after a technique used by DJs? Just like DJs mix music, you can mix and match blocks to create your own projects!
Now that you know how to customize your Scratch Editor, go ahead and try it out. Have fun exploring and creating your own Scratch projects!
Color Contrast Exploration: At home or in the classroom, find different colored papers or objects. Arrange them in pairs and observe which combinations are easier to see and why. Discuss with your friends or family how changing colors can help make things clearer. Try to relate this to how changing the color contrast in Scratch can help you see the blocks better.
Language Adventure: Pick a simple sentence or phrase and learn how to say it in three different languages. Share your new language skills with your classmates or family. Discuss how being able to change the language in Scratch can help people from different parts of the world use it more easily. Can you think of other places where changing the language might be helpful?
Scratch DJ Challenge: Just like DJs mix music, try mixing different Scratch blocks to create a simple project. Use the high contrast mode to see if it helps you arrange your blocks better. Share your project with a friend and explain how changing the contrast helped you. Can you think of other situations where mixing things up, like colors or languages, can make something more fun or easier to use?
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Did you know you can customize the block language and color contrast in the Scratch Project Editor? To change the color contrast: Under the “Settings” menu, find “Color Mode” and select either “Original” or “High Contrast” mode. High contrast blocks may be more accessible and easier to read for some users. You can always switch back and forth between these color modes.
If you’d like to change the Scratch Editor block and menu text to another language: Under the “Settings” menu, find “Language” and choose your preferred language. Thanks to our incredible volunteer translator community, there are over 75 languages to choose from! We’re just scratching the surface.
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