Programming in a block-based environment

Computing

Programming sprites

Sequences

Ordering commands

Combining code blocks in a sequence

Creating a project using a block-based environment

This unit explores the concept of sequencing in programming. Pupils will be introduced to a selection of motion, sound, and event blocks which they will use to create their own programs, featuring sequences. Pupils will make a representation of a piano where they will explore sequence through sound.

Programming sequence using sound

A {{}} is a graphic object in Scratch that can be controlled

Which of these movement blocks would make the ladybird sprite face the floor?

Moves the sprite forward 10 steps in the direction it is facing.

Turns the sprite clockwise 15 degrees from where it is facing.

Points the sprite to face towards the ground.

The {{}} of a sprite changes what it looks like.

Name one feature of a sprite that can be changed.

What do you use in Scratch to provide commands?

"The order of commands in a program" is the definition of ...

You can link {{}} together to create a sequence of commands.

A {{}} is a character or graphic object that can be controlled by a program.

Programming in a block-based environment

Lesson outcome