{"id":1102227,"date":"2023-02-01T05:28:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1102227"},"modified":"2023-02-01T05:28:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:28:35","slug":"code-to-the-beat-of-your-own-drum-during-black-history-month-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1102227","title":{"rendered":"Code to the beat of your own drum during Black History Month 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we think about a celebration, we also think about how important it is to be intentional about sound. And with this month of February being a celebration of Black history in the USA, we want to help you make some noise to amplify the voices, experiences, and achievements of the Black community.<\/p>\n

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From the past and present, to those still to come in the future, countless remarkable achievements have been made by Black individuals who have chosen to move to the beat of their own drum. Music and sound can be tools to tell stories, to express ourselves, to promote change, to celebrate, and so much more. So take some time this month to make your own music with your young coders and start dancing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Of course, choosing to dance is not the same as choosing to devote your life to the equality and freedom of all people. But it reminds us that you can incite change by choosing to do what is right, even when you feel like you\u2019re the only one moving to the music. It won\u2019t be long before you see change and meet people you resonate with, and a new sound will develop in which everyone can find their rhythm.<\/p>\n

So join us this month as we explore the power of code and music to celebrate Black History Month.<\/p>\n

Projects to help you find your rhythm<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve selected three of our favourite music-related projects to help you bring a joyful atmosphere to your coding sessions this month. All of the projects are in Scratch, a programming language that uses blocks to help young people develop their confidence in computer programming while they experiment with colours and sounds to make their own projects.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Drum star<\/a> | Scratch<\/h3>\n

Find your rhythm with this clicker game where you earn points by playing the drums in different venues. The project is one of our Explore projects and it includes step-by-step instructions to help young creators develop their skills, confidence, and interest in programming. This makes it a great option for beginners who want to get started with Scratch and programming.<\/p>\n

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Music maker<\/a> | Scratch<\/h3>\n

Code to the beat of your own drum \u2014 or any instrument you like. Use this project to create your own virtual musical instrument and celebrate a Black musician you admire. For young people who have some experience with Scratch, they may enjoy expressing themselves with this Design project. Our Design projects give young people support to build on their experience to gain more independence coding their own ideas.<\/p>\n

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Binary hero<\/a> | Scratch<\/h3>\n

Can you keep up with the beat? Prove it in this game where you play the notes of a song while they scroll down the screen. You could choose to include a song associated with a moment in Black history that is meaningful to you. This project is a great opportunity for young people to expand their programming knowledge to create lists, while they also test their reaction skills with a fun game.<\/p>\n

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For young creators who want to create projects that don\u2019t involve music or sound, check out these projects which can help you to:<\/p>\n