Coding Vocabulary
What is the action that tells the computer to do something repeatedly?
Loop
What do you click in Scratch to start a project?
Green Flag
What is the term for putting actions in the right order?
Sequence
What should you do if your code isn't working?
Check for mistakes.
What is the tallest animal in the world?
Giraffe
What do we call a mistake in our code?
Bug
In Scratch, which block moves the character on the screen?
Motion Block
What do we call a pattern that repeats over and over?
Loop
What is it called when you fix a problem in your code?
Debugging
What planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What is a list of instructions the computer follows called?
Algorithm
What do you call the colorful blocks in Scratch that make things happen?
Code Blocks
What happens if you change the order of steps in a sequence?
The computer might not do what you expect
What happens if you forget to tell the character to do something?
It won't do anything.
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
What is the name of a character or object in a game or animation?
Sprite
Which character appears on the Scratch homepage?
Scratch Cat
What do you need to do if you want a character to jump, then turn, then move?
Put the actions in the correct order (sequence)
What should you do if your character isn’t moving?
Check the code
Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
Parrot
What is the term for giving the computer a set of steps to follow?
Code
What can you use in Scratch to make a character say something?
"Say" block
If you see this pattern: "red, blue, red, blue," what is it called?
A repeating pattern
What can you do if you don’t understand why your code isn’t working?
Ask for help or check every part of the code.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?