Creating a Geography quiz Game using Scratch

Government Boys Secondary School Jajjah Abbasian

Invite-only in-person activity

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English

Pakistan

 Title: "Geo Explorer"

- Objective: Answer geography-related questions to explore a virtual world map.

- Game mechanics:

    1. Players choose a category (countries, cities, landmarks, etc.).

    2. A question appears, and players answer.

    3. Correct answers reveal a part of the map.

    4. Players progress through levels, unlocking new categories and questions.

Scratch Setup:

1. Create a new Scratch project.

2. Set the stage size to 480x360 pixels.

3. Choose a background image (e.g., a world map).

Sprites:

1. *Question Sprite:* Displays the question text.

2. *Answer Sprite:* Displays answer options (A, B, C, D).

3. *Map Sprite:* The virtual world map that players explore.

4. *Level Sprite:* Displays the current level and category.

Scripts:

Question Sprite:

1. When flag clicked: Hide answer options, show question text.

2. When answer chosen: Check answer, update score, and reveal map section.

Answer Sprite:

1. When answer clicked: Send answer to Question Sprite for checking.

Map Sprite:

1. When question answered correctly: Reveal corresponding map section.

Level Sprite:

1. When level completed: Update level display and unlock new category.

Variables:

1. *Score:* Tracks player's progress.

2. *Level:* Current level and category.

3. *Category:* Stores the current category.

Blocks:

1. *Ask:* Displays question text.

2. *Answer:* Checks player's answer.

3. *Reveal:* Shows map section.

4. *Next Level:* Updates level display and unlocks new category.

Geometry Quiz Questions:

Prepare a list of geography-related questions, categorized by:

1. Countries

2. Cities

3. Landmarks

4. Mountains

5. Rivers

Example Question:

What is the capital of France?

A) Berlin

B) Paris

C) London

D) Rome

Tips and Variations:

1. Add timers for each question.

2. Include images or audio clips for questions.

3. Create teams or multiplayer mode.

4. Add bonus questions or power-ups.

Share Your Game:

Once complete, share your game on:

1. Scratch website

2. Social media

3. Educational platforms

Learning Outcomes:

1. Geography knowledge

2. Programming concepts (variables, conditionals, loops)

3. Problem-solving skills

4. Critical thinking

Resources:

1. Scratch documentation

2. Geography quiz question resources (e.g., National Geographic Kids)

3. Online tutorials or YouTube videos for Scratch

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