Have you run out of games to play? Try my game, I made it myself!
These past few weeks, my science class has taken on the project of using Scratch to make our very own games about atoms.
Try my game
Atoms
Before we started this project, we had learned all about atoms. We focused on the
structure, and then the background of atoms. We talked about who discovered them, and what different scientists theories were. We did lab experiments, and took notes on what we discovered. We used math to figure out the mass of objects, and we even got to use iodine!
Project
Our big project for this section of Science was making a video game in Scratch that 
displayed our knowledge about atoms. We handed in a plan for our game on Showbie, and then got the go-ahead to start coding. The first couple days we got to play around with the site, and figure out things on our own. I then started to code my game. Scratch was very frustrating because my game I started deleted a few times. I had to start again, which cost me even more time, digging into time I like to spend playing sports, friends, and family.
Scratch
At first when I started I didn’t really understand how Scratch worked. After 20 minutes of trying to figure out my very complicated game, I realized it wasn’t going
to happen. A game might seem simple, but as soon as you try and code it yourself you will realize that, nope, it is super hard. It was all okay though, because I quickly adjusted to making a simple atom drop game, and my life suddenly seemed good again! I used a YouTube video to help me, because this is the first time I have ever used Scratch, and it was hard. The video explained the different steps really well, and it helped me a lot.
Making My Game
My game is a drop game. You need to collect all the different parts of an atom; the 
protons and neutrons inside the nucleus, the electron orbits, and the electrons. My game is coded, so when you collect 50 parts of the atoms, you go onto another screen that explains all of the parts in detail, and tells you a but about the parts. In an atom, the various parts are neutrons, protons, electrons, nucleus, and the electron orbits.
Definitely go play my game! It is fun, I made it myself, and it’s fun! Go enjoy yourself!
Reflection
Reflecting back on this project, I felt many different emotions. I was angry because my game deleted a few times, happy because it’s done, and excited for other to try it! I am glad I got to experience this project, because I think it was a good area for me to grow in. I always like things to go my way, but that doesn’t always happen. I loved playing all my friends games, and I hope they like mine. I worked very hard on my game, and assignments, so I really look forward to hearing my critique in this project. I am proud of what I have accomplished, and I am grateful for all of those who have helped me make my game! Thanks for reading my blog post All About Atoms!
Keep your eyes peeled for the next one!
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