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options to change the backdrop of the stage.

Let us learn about each one of them

1. Choose Backdrop from Library: This option
lets you pick a backdrop from Scratch's built-in
library. When you click this icon, the Backdrop
Library window pops up. The library is organized

into two sections: Category and Theme. After
selecting your desired theme, you can choose a
specific backdrop from the displayed list and click OK.

2. Paint New Backdrop: This option opens the Backdrops Window Editor, which allows
you to create a new backdrop from scratch to suit your needs.

3. Upload Backdrop from File: This option opens a dialog box, allowing you to select a
file from your computer to use as a backdrop. You choose the desired file and click
"Open," and the selected image will be uploaded.

4. New Backdrop from Camera: This option lets you capture an image using your
computer's built-in camera and then import that image onto the stage as a
backdrop.

Blocks

Blocks are the fundamental building blocks of Scratch projects. They are puzzle-
piece shapes that snap together to create code scripts. They are categorized into

different groups, including
• Motion • Looks

• Sound • Pen

• Data • Events
• Control

Motion Block

Motion block` are blue and are used to control a sprite's movement and position on the
stage.

The image provides several examples:
• move 10 steps: Moves the sprite a certain number of steps.

• turn 15 degrees: Rotates the sprite clockwise by a specified number of degrees.

• turn 15 degrees: Rotates the sprite counter-clockwise by a specified number of
degrees.

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