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Below is a list of the science fair project ideas using the Scratch programming language.

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Quick Draw McPaws: Teach A Computer Kitty How to Draw Shapes
Quick Draw McPaws: Teach A Computer Kitty How to Draw Shapes
Difficulty
Time Required Short (2-5 days)
Prerequisites You should have access to a computer with the Internet and room for the Scratch program. Scratch can be downloaded for either Windows (2000 or later) or Mac (OSX 10.4 or later).
Material Availability Readily available
Cost Very Low (under $20)
Safety No issues

Have you ever played a computer game in which a cartoon character, like a dog or a cat, moves or turns when you click on it? Have you ever wondered how characters know how far to move or how far to turn? In this computer science project, you will learn how with a simple (and free) program called Scratch, which will let you write your own computer program that tells a cartoon kitty how to draw shapes. Read more
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