Hour of Code® with VASFA:
Explore Mars with Scratch
You will create a Mars (or Moon) rover game using the Scratch programming language and free, downloadable software and images. The game will include a realistic Mars backdrop, mission targets, hazards and a scoring system. We will also be learning about NASA’s missions to Mars and apply computational thinking, use math and include elements of real rover-mission planning to design your game.
Mission Prep – Complete Before The Event
Create a free Scratch account. This is required to save your progress and share the completed game. You may also use an existing account.
Download the image resources. (.zip file) Unzip the file and save the folder/images in an easy-to-find location on your computer.
If you experience any issues with the links or files, email the mission director, ZeroG.
Event Recording
Inspirational Videos
Next Steps
Finish your Mars Rover Game in Scratch and Share it. You will see a yellow-orange Share button at the top of the page. Click that and complete the Title, instructions, notes, and credits sections. Then, hit the Share button. After clicking the Share button, you will see a purple Copy Link button. Click that button. Then click the copy link and email it to us using the instructions below.
Email the link to the mission director, ZeroG, and he will share it here. Include your name in the email with the copied link. Also, indicate if you want it shared with the other participants’ games on this page.