Big and Small

Learn about scales with MakeyMakey and Scratch

Supplies

Makey Makey Classic, computer, clay, fruit, cardboard

Step 1: Code a Game

Use Scratch to code a game in which one object turns bigger or smaller when you press different buttons.

Visit an example https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/110717472/

Educator Tip:

Follow the checkpoint list with the students to complete the code

Step 2: Build Your Buttons

Create two buttons, one to make the scale bigger and other to make it smaller. Connect it to MakeyMakey and your computer.

Educator Tip:

Students can design the buttons using a 3D program to model it and print it.
Teacher can suggest that the buttons represent what they do. One of them should be small and the other big.

Step 3: Try the Game

Play the game with your classmates and see who is able to complete the game.

Educator Tip:

Teacher can do a contest among students to see whose buttons works better.