Computer Science

a single element of an image on a computer screen

Programming project - Sense HAT II

String handling

Substrings

String manipulation

Arrays and lists

List methods

2D arrays and lists

2D lists challenge

Programming project - Sense HAT I

This unit introduces pupils to string-handling techniques, they will explore how a string can be iterated over using a loop and sliced to create substrings. Pupils will be introduced to arrays and lists and explore the differences between the two. They will manipulate with a variety of list methods.

Programming: strings and lists

What is the name for the smallest single part of an image on a computer screen?

Its size cannot change after it is created.

What statement describes a static data structure?

What function would you use to add an item to a list in Python?

Lists are always static and cannot be changed.

Which statement about lists in Python is true?

Put these steps in order to add a new item to a list:

You can practise coding without the physical hardware.

What is the main advantage of using the Sense HAT emulator?

Which of these is a feature of the Sense HAT?

Why might you use a list when working with the LED matrix?

What is the part of the Sense HAT that detects things like temperature or movement?

Match each action to what it does, to complete the sentences:

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet