Computer Control in KS2        

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QCA 4E

Section 1: Setting the scene

BlackCat Logo - The Yellow level 

Activity 1

This is an ideal introductory logo exercise in the Yellow level. By using the control buttons on the left, which are similar to those on the Valiant Roamer, the bee can visit the flowers. This could be matched to a Roamer floor exercise.

Challenge

Can you visit the flowers with odd numbers?

Teachers tip

Use the Teachers page to configure what the children have access to in the program. Hold down the Ctrl key and press T.

The flowers background opposite, is one of many available within the program.

Activity 2

Working in pairs, draw squares of various sizes and colours. Save and print. What distance on the printout does the turtle travel for each click?

Tip

To position the turtle to any part of the screen, simply click and drag.