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Y4 LF: Coding a Roman border in LOGO

Nov 272019
 

Link to instructions page

Now create a new shape to make your own border.  You could draw out some ideas on this page

  1. Start a new LOGO file
  2. Type:  reset   setpensize 5
  3. Code your shape
    1. Make sure:
      1. it has a “flick” at the end
      2. it ends on the same level as the start
      3. arrow is pointing up at the end
  4. Test your shape by typing:
    1. repeat 5
    2. [
    3. shape instructions
    4. ]
  5. If it works, use the instructions with your new shape (instead of the c) to make the border.
  •  27th November 2019
  •  Posted by Mr W at 4:15 pm
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  •  Tagged with: codng, j2code, LOGO, Y4, Y4T2

Y4: How do I plan a Roman pattern in LOGO?

Dec 102018
 
  1. Draw some simple patterns on this Roman pattern ideas j2e5 file.  Here are some ideas.
  2. Create the instructions in LOGO to draw your chosen one.
  3. j2launch – j2code – LOGO
  4. Click on Level 3
  5. Start your program with
    • reset
      setpensize 5

      1. For each instruction you add, test it
      2. Make sure:
        1. the arrow finishes at the original level and across to the right a bit
        2. the arrow is pointing UP at the end of your instructions
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  7. Put this above your instructions (to move it to the top corner)
    • pu setxy -240 180 pd
    • Test your code – you might need to change the numbers so that your shape fits on the screen.
  8. Repeat your shape by adding in this:
    • repeat 4
    • [
    • your instructions
    • ]
  9. Edit your code.  Can you:
    1. Make the shape smaller by changing the fd numbers?
    2. Make more shapes so it takes up the whole length of the screen?
  10. Now put your code inside another repeat to get the four sides of the square:
    1. repeat 4
    2. [
    3. all of your shape code so far including the repeat
    4. rt 90  (to turn the corner)
    5. ]

Success steps:

  • Copy instructions carefully
  • Use fd, lt, rt with a space and a number
  • Press play to run program
  • Make instructions to draw simple shapes including forward, left and right
  • Check instructions carefully for mistakes (bugs)

download (2) download (3) download (4) download (5)

  •  10th December 2018
  •  Posted by Mr W at 7:00 am
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  •  Tagged with: LOGO, plan, roman border, Y4, Y4T2

Y34 100 facts about…

Nov 122018
 

You need:

  • a partner
  • an interesting fact about your country
  • iPads
  1. Open a new j2e5 page
  2. Change the background colour
  3. Add your text (in a contrasting colour)
  4. Add a background picture –

T0gether, we will:

  • capture pictures
  • add pictures to a slide show
  • add some music

ExampleL

  •  12th November 2018
  •  Posted by Mr W at 9:23 am
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  •  Tagged with: collaborate, creative, International Week, j2e5, Y3, Y4, Y4T2, Y£T2

Years and terms

  T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6
Y3 Y3T1 Y3T2 Y3T3 Y3T4 Y3T5 Y3T6
Y4 Y4T1 Y4T2 Y4T3 Y4T4 Y4T5 Y4T6
Y5 Y5T1 Y5T2 Y5T3 Y5T4 Y5T5 Y5T6
Y6 Y6T1 Y6T2 Y6T3 Y6T4 Y6T5 Y6T6

 

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