Virtual Pet Fitness Buddy

💭 Think About...

1. What do you think a "virtual pet" is? How might it be similar to or different from a real pet?
2. Have you ever used a pedometer or fitness tracker before? What kind of data does it collect?
3. How could we use data from a pedometer to control a virtual pet in Scratch?
4. What are some ways your virtual pet could respond to your real-life steps?
5. Why is it important to stay active and exercise regularly? How could a virtual pet motivate you to move more?

🔨 Your Project

  1. Brainstorm ideas for your virtual pet using the "My Virtual Pet Planner" worksheet. Sketch what your pet will look like and list some behaviors it will have.