Week 5
Using the Pen Module and Creating Functions

Weekly Summary

Once again, you will be using a set of videos that I produced for another class.  You will be learning how to create functions.  In addition, you will be exploring the pen module of Scratch which is a great tool but is considered an extension.

Key Concepts

Lessons

Please watch the following videos which total approximately 60 minutes.  

• 5.1 - Adding the Pen Extension
• 5.2 - [TASK] Square Tracer
• 5.3 - Solving Square Tracer
• 5.4 - Math for other polygons
• 5.5 - Motivating functions
• 5.6 - How to create functions in Scratch
• 5.7 - [TASK] Making a Square function
• 5.8 - Debriefing the Square Function
• 5.9 - [EXTRA] Adding Voice to your programs
• 5.10 - Making Functions with Parameters
• 5.11 - Making Functions with Multiple Parameters

Assignment

When you have completed the instruction for this week, please complete this programming activity.