Program a sprite to move around a maze
I can create a program to move a sprite in four directions.
Program a sprite to move around a maze
I can create a program to move a sprite in four directions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A program can be written to move a sprite in four directions.
- The size of a sprite may need to be adjusted depending on the background.
- Algorithms can be translated into code.
- Code can be adapted by duplicating and changing the values.
Keywords
Algorithm - a precise set of ordered steps which can be followed by a human or a computer to do a task
Sprite - a graphic object that can be controlled by a program
Duplicate - to copy an exact part of a coding project
Common misconception
The size of the sprite doesn't matter when programming movement.
Sprite size is important, especially in a maze, as if the sprite is too big it will touch the walls.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
ordered steps that a human or computer can follow to complete a task
a graphic object that can be controlled by a program
to copy an exact part of a coding project
