Microsoft Makecode
This is how code is grouped in MakeCode.
What are drawers?
There are two matching ones of these built-in inputs
What are the buttons? Button A and Button B
A diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.
What is a flowchart?
Our assistant principal
Who is Ms. Sayles?
Students in the A2 STEAM middle school will take PLTW classes this many years
What is THREE?
This is the first group of code in MakeCode.
What is the Basic drawer?
This servo can rotate back and forth between 0 and 180 degrees
What is a standard servo?
A scientist who applies their knowledge of computation to creating solutions using a computer system.
What is a Computer Scientist?
It's the A2 STEAM mascot
What is a phoenix?
It's what PLTW stands for
What is Project Lead the Way?
This is where you find on a button press code.
What is the input drawer?
It's a digital input that you can make using foil, copper tape, paper clips, or other conductive materials
What is a custom switch?
An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.
What is an algorithm?
He teaches Y5-3 Tech & Engineering
Mr. Luxon
This is the PLTW class the 6th graders take
What is Design & Modeling?
This is where you find "if then else" code.
What is the Logic drawer?
The music drawer includes ring tone blocks and these blocks, too.
What are play tone blocks?
It is the science of creating solutions and solving problems using the help of a computer.
What is Computer Science?
The two art teachers at A2 STEAM
Who are Miss Emily and Ms Jensen?
These are the grades Mrs Van Loo teaches besides middle school
What are 4th and 5th grades?
It is a value that can change as a program runs.
What is a variable?
This input block uses the gyroscope to detect the micro:bit is moving
What is on shake?
A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false.
What is a conditional statement?
Besides Orchestra, we also have this musical ensemble at A2 STEAM
What is Band?
He used to teach Tech & Engineering at A2 STEAM, but now he is at Pioneer High School
Who is Mr. Van Loo?