Ep 10. Dot, Unplugged / Scratch Says

Dot, Unplugged / Scratch Says is the 10th episode of the first season of the animated kids show Dot. The show follows the adventures of its titular character, Dot, who is an eight-year-old girl with a passion for technology and problem-solving.

In the first half of the episode, Dot, Unplugged, Dot's parents take her and her friend Hal on a camping trip. Dot, who usually has her phone and laptop on her at all times, finds herself completely disconnected from technology for the first time in ages. At first, Dot struggles with not having access to her usual resources, but she soon realizes that there are plenty of ways to have fun and explore nature without technology. She and Hal have fun hiking, making s'mores, and trying to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

While on the camping trip, Dot also demonstrates her resourcefulness in solving a problem. When the kids get lost while hiking, Dot uses her knowledge of constellations to guide them back to camp. She also uses her ingenuity to figure out how to roast a marshmallow without a fire. Through her experiences in the great outdoors, Dot learns that she doesn't need to be connected to technology to have fun and be resourceful.

The second half of the episode, Scratch Says, involves Dot's attempts to create a game in Scratch, a programming language for kids. Dot has a vision for the game, but she quickly realizes that coding is harder than it looks. She struggles to figure out how to make the characters move and interact with each other.

Dot starts to get discouraged, but her mom reminds her that coding is all about problem-solving. With this encouragement, Dot persists in her efforts to complete the game. She collaborates with her friend Nev to come up with new ideas and solutions. In the end, Dot's game turns out to be a success, and she's proud of all the effort she put into it.

Overall, Dot, Unplugged / Scratch Says is an enjoyable episode of Dot that emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, creativity, and resourcefulness. The camping trip storyline provides a nice change of pace from Dot's usual tech-heavy adventures, and Scratch Says is a good introduction to programming concepts for young viewers.