Programming multiple sprites and backgrounds
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can modify a design to create my own quiz questions.
Key learning points
- Each sprite must be selected to add commands specific to that sprite.
- The 'Start on tap' block triggers specific actions.
- The sequence of blocks determines the behaviour of the program.
Keywords
Quiz - a game where you answer questions to see if you are right
Background - the still picture behind sprites
Say block - a command block that makes a sprite show words in a speech bubble
Common misconception
Selecting a sprite automatically assigns it to the background that you want it on.
You need to manually place sprites and ensure their code corresponds to the intended background.
Teacher tip
Model the process of placing sprites on backgrounds and narrate what you are doing so that pupils understand the steps involved.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with block-based programming software. Examples in this lesson use ScratchJr https://oak.link/scratch-jr
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the name of an object that can be controlled by a program?
Q2.What is the name of this block?
Q3.Which one is not a background?
Q4.What is the name of a precise set of ordered steps that can be followed by a human or a computer to do a task?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to the definitions.
Q2.To get a sprite onto the correct background ...
Q3.What kind of command block is the say block?
Q4.These blocks are called blocks.
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