to break down a task into smaller, more achievable steps

to say what you think will happen before it happens, based on what you already know or can see

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Modifying a game

Computing

Using loops in a program

Types of loops

Animating text

Designing a game

Creating games

In this unit, pupils will explore the concept of repetition in programming in the Scratch environment. Pupils will look at the difference between count-controlled and infinite loops. They will use their knowledge to modify, design and create games and animations that involve repetition.

Using repetition in programming to create a game

Which block will keep a character moving for the entire game?

What happens if you use a 'repeat 1000' block instead of a 'forever' block?

What is it called when you break a task into smaller steps?

Which of these is a good reason to decompose a large coding project?

Arrange these actions for reusing code for a new sprite:

What does an event block like the green flag do in a coding project?

To change the sprite’s costumes repeatedly

What can repetition be used for in a sprite’s animation?

If you want to copy a part of your coding project exactly, what should you do?

What do we call a set of clear steps to solve a problem?

Put these actions in order for evaluating a coding project:

Modifying a game

Lesson outcome