Motion
Which block do we use to get an object to move a specific amount of times?
The "Move __ steps" block
What does sensing do? This is an general question, and there are lots of right answers.
They are used to detect things. They can be used to determine the location of the mouse-pointer, its distance from other sprites, and whether a sprite is touching another sprite.
What block do you use if you want an action to repeat a specific amount of times?
The "repeat __" block
What are operators? This is an general question, and there are lots of right answers.
Operators allow us to do tell ou computer to do math to reach a specific number
Which block do you use to put a sprite in a specific position?
The "go to x:__ y:__ block
In the pong game, what sensing block did we use to show that the player lost?
The "If touching [color] block"
What block do we use if we want to repeat something for an indefinite number of times?
The "Forever" block
What are the main operators in scratch?
Operators in scratch:
i. addition
ii. subtraction
iii. multiplication
iv. division
Which block do you use to make a sprite move in a specific place, or in a specific direction?
The "point in direction __" block
What block did we use to show that the paddle and the ball were touching so the game could continue?
The if "Touching paddle" block
What block lets you do an action only if something else happens first?
The "if ____ then" block
What operators blocks are used to compare numbers?
Operators can also be used to compare numbers:
i. greater than
ii. less than
iii. equal to
In the pong game that we made, what block did we use to get the ball to move after it hit the edge of the screen?
The "if on edge, bounce" block
What block do we use to change the backgrounds from the game background to "Game Over"?
The "Switch Backgrounds" block
What does the repeat _____ until block do?
It repeats a code forever until a specific event occurs
Walk me through the steps of making your own variable?
Open ended
What is the difference between the "go to:__" block and the "glide to:__" block?
- Go to: Object appears there immediately
- Glide to: Object moves across the screen to location
What does the "mouse x" block in the paddle code used for?
To make the paddle move to the side (horizontally) when you move the mouse
In the pong game, when did we use the "stop all" block?
The game was over, so it sops the ball and paddle from moving
Which blocks are used to change the value of the variables?
The "Change ______ by 1" block