Scratch With Video Sensing: Create Your Own Fruit Ninja Video Game!

Love Fruit Ninja? Now, you can build your own version while learning how to code with Scratch’s video sensing technology! This one-time class is perfect for kids who love interactive games and want to explore how computers can respond to real-world movements.

What Will Be Taught?
This class introduces students to video sensing, an exciting feature in Scratch that allows players to control a game using physical gestures. Through hands-on coding, students will:
- Learn how motion detection works in Scratch.
- Code a Fruit Ninja-inspired game where objects fly across the screen, and players slice them with real hand movements.
- Add game mechanics like score tracking, game-over conditions, and sound effects.
- Customize their game with different fruit sprites, speeds, and special effects!

By the end of class, every student will have a fully functional game they can play by simply moving their hands in front of their webcam!

Class Structure
- Introduction (5 mins) – Meet your instructor and get a quick overview of what we’ll build.
- Exploring Video Sensing (10 mins) – Learn how Scratch detects motion and experiment with video sensing.
- Building the Game (20 mins) – Code the gameplay mechanics, add fruit, and program slicing interactions.
- Customization & Final Touches (10 mins) – Personalize the game, add sound effects, and test it out!
- Wrap-up & Playtime (5 mins) – Share your game with classmates, ask questions, and discuss what else can be added.

How Will I Teach?
This class is hands-on and interactive, with step-by-step guidance from an experienced instructor. Students will follow along as we build the game together, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive support. The class will include:
- Live coding demonstrations – Learn by seeing the game come to life in real-time.
- Guided problem-solving – Debugging together when things don’t work as expected.
- Creative freedom – Learners can customize their game by choosing different fruit designs, backgrounds, and speeds.
💬 Live interaction – Kids can unmute to ask questions, share ideas, and get instant feedback.

Teaching Style
Our instructor has 10+ years of experience teaching coding to kids in a fun, engaging way. We believe in learning through play, where kids feel excited and motivated to explore coding concepts by creating games. Expect enthusiastic teaching, clear explanations, and a supportive environment where every student feels encouraged to participate.

Learner Interaction
- Live instruction – Real-time guidance from an expert Scratch instructor.
- Two-way communication – Kids can ask questions, share ideas, and get help during class.
- Project sharing – Students will have the chance to showcase their game at the end of class!