a graphic object that can be controlled by a program

command blocks that make a sprite bigger or smaller

a precise set of ordered steps which can be followed by a human or a computer to do a task

Add and delete sprites

British English CC

Creating a project with multiple sprite

Grow and shrink blocks

Creating a project with grow and shrink blocks

How each sprite has its own program

Under the sea project

Controlling sprites

Computing

Programming using command blocks

Joining command blocks

Changing values in a program

Designing an animated program

Testing a program

In this unit pupils are introduced to on-screen programming through ScratchJr. Pupils will explore the way a project looks onscreen by investigating sprites and backgrounds. They will use programming blocks to use, modify, and create programs that move objects.

Creating animations in programs

Where do you find the grow and shrink blocks?

What is special about each sprite’s programming area?

Why would you add more than one sprite to a project?

How can you delete a block from your program?

Why might you change the value on a command block?

Starter Quiz

How can you delete a block from your program?