Themes
Choose one of these or any of your own ‘Story+Game’ ideas to Create your Scratch Project.
Rescue Quest: A baby animal is trapped! Help your character jump over obstacles to rescue it.
The Lonely Seed: A seed feels lonely until you help it grow friends!
Mystery Letter: A magical letter appears! Click to open it and reveal a secret message.
Detailed Breakdown of Each "POLLUTION" Theme for Scratch
Students can create Scratch projects showing the causes & impact of pollution, also ways to protect our planet through games, animations, stories, or quizzes.
1. Rescue Quest: Save the Baby Animal!
Story Goal: Your hero must overcome obstacles to rescue a trapped baby animal.
What Kids Can Create in Scratch
| Element | How to Implement | Example Code Blocks |
|---|---|---|
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Characters |
– Hero sprite (e.g., knight, explorer)
– Baby animal (e.g., kitten, dragon) |
when green flag clicked
show |
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Obstacles |
– Moving rocks/lava pits
– Falling trees (use glide or move) |
forever: move [10] steps, if on edge bounce |
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Hero Movement |
– Arrow keys to move left/right
– Spacebar to jump (gravity effect) |
when [left arrow] pressed: change x by [-10]
when [space] pressed: change y by [20], repeat until y=0 |
|
Story Animation |
– Baby animal cries (tear animation + sound)
– Happy dance after rescue |
when rescue: play sound [meow], switch costume to [happy], glide to hero |
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Game End |
– Fireworks + “You saved me!” message |
broadcast [rescue], show message for 2 sec |
2. The Lonely Seed: Grow Friendship!
Story Goal: Help a lonely seed grow into a flower and make friends.
What Kids Can Create in Scratch
| Element | How to Implement | Example Code Blocks |
|---|---|---|
|
Main Character |
– Seed sprite with costumes:
seed → sprout → flower (sad → happy) |
switch costume to [sad seed] |
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Mini-Game |
– Click clouds to rain water
– Drag sun over seed (use mouse down? detection) |
When this sprite clicked: change [water] by 1 |
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Growth System |
– Seed grows bigger when water=5
– New flowers appear when clicked |
if [water] = [5]: change size by 20, broadcast [grow] |
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Story Animation |
– Seed droops when lonely
– Smiles/stretches when watered – Friends pop up from ground |
When I receive [grow]: create clone of [friend flower] |
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Game End |
– Garden full of flowers + “Friends forever!” message |
if [number of friends] > 3: play sound [yay], switch backdrop to [garden] |
3. Mystery Letter: Discover the Secret!
Story Goal: Open a magical letter to reveal a hidden map or message.
What Kids Can Create in Scratch
| Element | How to Implement | Example Code Blocks |
|---|---|---|
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Letter |
– Envelope sprite w/ costumes: closed → open → letter unfolding |
when green flag clicked: switch costume to [closed] |
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Interaction |
– Click envelope to open
– Click torn pieces to repair (drag & drop) |
when this sprite clicked: glide to center, switch costume to [open] |
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Reveal |
– Map slides out slowly
– Treasure location glows (use ghost effect) |
wait 1 sec, create clone of [map], glide from envelope to position |
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Story Animation |
– Envelope shakes/vibrates
– Magic sparkles appear on click – Map draws itself |
forever: turn [5] degrees left, wait, turn right (wiggle effect) |
|
Game End |
– “X marks the spot!” animation
– Treasure chest opens |
when map fully revealed: show [treasure chest], play sound [ta-da] |
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Planet Protectors!
10 Super Scratch Project Ideas: Pollution Theme
Students can create Scratch projects showing the causes & impact of pollution, also ways to protect our planet through games, animations, stories, or quizzes.
Clean the Ocean Game
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Concept: Fish are swimming in the ocean, but there is trash everywhere.
Goal: Player controls a character (diver/boat/robot) to collect trash while avoiding sea creatures.
Features Students Can Add:
- Score increases when trash is collected
- Timer or levels
- "Before and After" ocean scene
Air Pollution Awareness Animation
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Concept: A city is covered with smoke. Characters explain causes (factories, vehicles) and solutions.
Goal: Show the impact and solutions clearly through animated scenes.
Features:
- Speech bubbles
- Timed scene transitions
- "If pollution continues…" vs "If we change…" endings
Forest Rescue Game
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Concept: Trees appear on screen; pollution sources like burning fires or trash randomly appear.
Goal: Player clicks to stop fires/pick up trash before the forest gets destroyed.
Features:
- Health bar for the forest
- Difficulty increases over time
Recycle Right Quiz
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Concept: Educational project where students make a quiz about recycling.
Goal: Test user knowledge on correct waste sorting and facts.
Features:
- "Which bin does this item go into?"
- Correct/incorrect animations
- Scoreboard
Pollution-Free City Simulator
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Concept: Build a cleaner city using choices.
Goal: Student presents options like solar energy, planting trees, etc., to improve the city.
Features:
- Drag-and-drop items (tree, windmill, trash bin)
- City changes as player chooses better options
- Ending message showing improved environment
The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
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Concept: A plastic bottle travels from home → street → river → sea.
Goal: Show how small actions lead to big pollution, and highlight the importance of recycling.
Features:
- Different backgrounds
- Character emotions
- Positive ending (recycling)
Save the Sky – Air Purifier Drone Game
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Concept: Player controls a drone that absorbs smoke clouds.
Goal: Collect smoke clouds before they cause smog, demonstrating air cleanup technology.
Features:
- Moving smoke sprites
- Power-ups (extra speed or bigger purifier)
- Score/time challenge
Beat the Pollution Monster
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Concept: Pollution becomes a "monster" sprite.
Goal: Player throws "green energy bolts" (trees, solar panels) to weaken it.
Features:
- Health meter for the monster
- Animated attacks and sound effects
Zero-Waste School Animation
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Concept: A story inside a school showing smart ways to reduce pollution.
Goal: Educate students on waste segregation, composting, and zero-waste habits.
Features:
- Students educating others
- Waste segregation bins
- Tips at the end
River Cleanup Mission
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Concept: A boat moves along a polluted river.
Goal: Player collects plastic while avoiding obstacles (rocks, fish), leading to a clean river scene.
Features:
- Moving river background
- Sound effects
- Clean river scene once all trash is removed
Key Scratch Skills Kids Will Learn
- Animation: switch costume, glide, show/hide, size change
- Game Logic: if-then, broadcast/receive, cloning, variables (e.g., water counter)
- Storytelling: Timed dialogue (say for 2 secs), scene changes (switch backdrop)
- Interaction: when sprite clicked, key press, mouse position
Pro Tips for Young Creators
- Start with 1-2 sprites – add more later!
- Use sounds to tell the story (e.g., sad trombone for loneliness, magic chime for letter).
- Keep it simple:
- Rescue Quest → Focus on jump mechanics first
- Lonely Seed → Make water-click work before adding friends
- Mystery Letter → Perfect the envelope opening first
By participating in this Scratch Olympiad, students can learn programming, enhance their storytelling skills, and celebrate the spirit of sports in a fun and interactive way. 🚀⚽🏀🏅
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Planet Protectors!
10 Super Scratch Project Ideas: Pollution Theme
Students can create Scratch projects showing the causes & impact of pollution, also ways to protect our planet through games, animations, stories, or quizzes.
Theme: Pollution
Students can create Scratch projects showing the causes & impact of pollution, also ways to protect our planet through games, animations, stories, or quizzes.
Suggestive Ideas:
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1. Clean the Ocean Game
Concept: Fish are swimming in the ocean, but there is trash everywhere.
Goal: Player controls a character (diver/boat/robot) to collect trash while avoiding sea creatures.
Features students can add:
- Score increases when trash is collected
- Timer or levels
- "Before and After" ocean scene
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project2.jpg
2. Air Pollution Awareness Animation
Concept: A city is covered with smoke. Characters explain causes (factories, vehicles) and solutions.
Features:
- Speech bubbles
- Timed scene transitions
- "If pollution continues…" vs "If we change…" endings
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project3.jpg
3. Forest Rescue Game
Concept: Trees appear on screen; pollution sources like burning fires or trash randomly appear.
Goal: Player clicks to stop fires/pick up trash before the forest gets destroyed.
Features:
- Health bar for the forest
- Difficulty increases over time
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4. Recycle Right Quiz
Concept: Educational project where students make a quiz about recycling.
Features:
- "Which bin does this item go into?"
- Correct/incorrect animations
- Scoreboard
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project5.jpg
5. Pollution-Free City Simulator
Concept: Build a cleaner city using choices.
Goal: Student presents options like solar energy, planting trees, etc.
Features:
- Drag-and-drop items (tree, windmill, trash bin)
- City changes as player chooses better options
- Ending message showing improved environment
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6. The Journey of a Plastic Bottle (Story Animation)
Concept: A plastic bottle travels from home → street → river → sea.
Goal: Show how small actions lead to big pollution.
Features:
- Different backgrounds
- Character emotions
- Positive ending (recycling)
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7. Save the Sky – Air Purifier Drone Game
Concept: Player controls a drone that absorbs smoke clouds.
Features:
- Moving smoke sprites
- Power-ups (extra speed or bigger purifier)
- Score/time challenge
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8. Beat the Pollution Monster
Concept: Pollution becomes a "monster" sprite.
Goal: Player throws "green energy bolts" (trees, solar panels) to weaken it.
Features:
- Health meter for the monster
- Animated attacks and sound effects
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9. Zero-Waste School Animation
Concept: A story inside a school showing smart ways to reduce pollution.
Features:
- Students educating others
- Waste segregation bins
- Tips at the end
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project10.jpg
10. River Cleanup Mission
Concept: A boat moves along a polluted river.
Goal: Player collects plastic while avoiding obstacles (rocks, fish).
Features:
- Moving river background
- Sound effects
- Clean river scene once all trash is removed
Clean the Ocean Game
📸 Image Placeholder
project1.jpg
Concept: Fish are swimming in the ocean, but there is trash everywhere.
Goal: Player controls a character (diver/boat/robot) to collect trash while avoiding sea creatures.
Features Students Can Add:
- Score increases when trash is collected
- Timer or levels
- "Before and After" ocean scene
Air Pollution Awareness Animation
📸 Image Placeholder
project2.jpg
Concept: A city is covered with smoke. Characters explain causes (factories, vehicles) and solutions.
Goal: Show the impact and solutions clearly through animated scenes.
Features:
- Speech bubbles
- Timed scene transitions
- "If pollution continues…" vs "If we change…" endings
Forest Rescue Game
📸 Image Placeholder
project3.jpg
Concept: Trees appear on screen; pollution sources like burning fires or trash randomly appear.
Goal: Player clicks to stop fires/pick up trash before the forest gets destroyed.
Features:
- Health bar for the forest
- Difficulty increases over time
Recycle Right Quiz
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project4.jpg
Concept: Educational project where students make a quiz about recycling.
Goal: Test user knowledge on correct waste sorting and facts.
Features:
- "Which bin does this item go into?"
- Correct/incorrect animations
- Scoreboard
Pollution-Free City Simulator
📸 Image Placeholder
project5.jpg
Concept: Build a cleaner city using choices.
Goal: Student presents options like solar energy, planting trees, etc., to improve the city.
Features:
- Drag-and-drop items (tree, windmill, trash bin)
- City changes as player chooses better options
- Ending message showing improved environment
The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
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project6.jpg
Concept: A plastic bottle travels from home → street → river → sea.
Goal: Show how small actions lead to big pollution, and highlight the importance of recycling.
Features:
- Different backgrounds
- Character emotions
- Positive ending (recycling)
Save the Sky – Air Purifier Drone Game
📸 Image Placeholder
project7.jpg
Concept: Player controls a drone that absorbs smoke clouds.
Goal: Collect smoke clouds before they cause smog, demonstrating air cleanup technology.
Features:
- Moving smoke sprites
- Power-ups (extra speed or bigger purifier)
- Score/time challenge
Beat the Pollution Monster
📸 Image Placeholder
project8.jpg
Concept: Pollution becomes a "monster" sprite.
Goal: Player throws "green energy bolts" (trees, solar panels) to weaken it.
Features:
- Health meter for the monster
- Animated attacks and sound effects
Zero-Waste School Animation
📸 Image Placeholder
project9.jpg
Concept: A story inside a school showing smart ways to reduce pollution.
Goal: Educate students on waste segregation, composting, and zero-waste habits.
Features:
- Students educating others
- Waste segregation bins
- Tips at the end
River Cleanup Mission
📸 Image Placeholder
project10.jpg
Concept: A boat moves along a polluted river.
Goal: Player collects plastic while avoiding obstacles (rocks, fish), leading to a clean river scene.
Features:
- Moving river background
- Sound effects
- Clean river scene once all trash is removed