Block Colors
STEM Class Basics
Commands
CS Knowledge
Parts of Code
100

This color block controls motion in code

Blue

100

Where do you turn in your homework or classwork?

In the green bin at the front of the classroom

100

When this button is clicked, all scripts start to run in a program

Green Flag

100

What is the language understood by a computer?

Code

100

What is the name of a character you can control in Scratch?

sprite

200

This color block controls events 

Yellow

200

What is the name of the curriculum we use for coding? (Hint: Where do you log into through google classroom?)

CS First

200

This block is used if you want your code to continue running 

Forever Block

200

What is computer science?

A way of creating projects and solving problems with computers. It is the study of computers and algorithms and their impact on society

200

Where are all the blocks stored?

On the left in the block palette. 

300

This color block controls sounds

Pink

300

What is the name of the platform we use to create codes?

Scratch

300

What is an action that causes something to happen? There is also blocks with this title. 

An event

300

What is an example of a loop in everyday life. 

Brushing teeth. Walking a mile. etc.

300

What is the difference between blocks and scripts?

Blocks are single instructions whereas scripts are many blocks snapped together that run in a specific order. 

400

This color block controls looks

purple

400

What categories are you graded on in STEM class?

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Critical Thinking

400

This is a sequence of steps that continue repeating. You may want your code to run in this. 

Loop

400

Why is computer science important?

Answers will vary. 

400

What is the difference between the stage and the code area. 

The code area is the space in Scratch where you put the blocks together to make your code. 

The stage is the area where a finished program is displayed when it is finished and being run. 

500

This color block controls operations in code

green

500

How do you spell Ms. K's last name?

Kordelewski

500

What does it mean for a code to run in sequence?

To run in order one after another. 

500

What is the difference between stop motion and traditional animation?

Stop motion animation creates each frame of animation separately from the others and usually plays them back at 12 to 24 frames per second. Regular animation is usually created digitally, though it's often applied over an existing reel of film to create special effects.

500

What is the relationship between frames and animation?

A frame is one image among many images. When frames are put together and shown in succession it creates animation. 

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