Computer Control in KS2        

Unit 4E: Modelling effects on screen

Short focused Task 2

Ask the children to predict the outcome of a given sequence.

Example

Pen down, Forward 100, Right 90, Forward 100, Right 90, Forward 100, Right 90, Forward 100, 

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Short focused Task 3

Ask the children to draw the first letter of their name on graph paper and then build the instructions for the on screen turtle. 

Tip - Pen Up is important!

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Short focused Task 4 - Repeat Command

Discuss with the children their previous experiences with a repeated sequence and demonstrate the instruction: Repeat 6 [Forward 40, Right 60].

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Short focused Task 5 - Procedures