Have you ever wondered how race cars go so fast? It’s not just about speed; it’s also about smart people using computers to help the cars perform better. They collect lots of information from the cars and use it to make them even faster!
In this fun activity, you get to be an artist! But instead of using paint or crayons, you’ll use a computer program to draw. Imagine you have a magic pencil that draws shapes as you move it around. Cool, right?
To start drawing, you’ll use a special command called the “move forward” block. This tells your pencil to move forward by 100 pixels. But what are pixels? Pixels are tiny squares that make up the pictures on your computer screen. So, when you move forward by 100 pixels, your pencil draws a line that long.
Now, what if you want to turn and draw in a different direction? There’s a block for that too! You can use a block that turns your pencil to the right by 90 degrees. If you want to turn more or less, you can change the number of degrees. For example, you can make it turn 120 degrees instead of 90. Just click the arrows next to the numbers to change them.
With these blocks, you can draw all sorts of shapes and patterns. Try different combinations and see what amazing designs you can create. Have fun being an artist with your magic pencil!
Shape Hunt: Go on a shape hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects that have shapes similar to the ones you can draw with your magic pencil, like squares, triangles, or circles. Make a list of the objects you find and try to draw them using the computer program. How many different shapes can you find and recreate?
Design a Maze: Use your magic pencil to design a simple maze. Start by drawing a square or rectangle as the outer boundary. Then, add lines inside to create paths and dead ends. Once your maze is ready, challenge a friend or family member to solve it by guiding them through the paths. Can you make the maze more challenging by adding more turns and twists?
Pixel Art Challenge: Create a piece of pixel art using your magic pencil. Choose a simple image, like a smiley face or a heart, and break it down into smaller shapes that you can draw with your blocks. Count how many pixels each shape needs and plan your drawing. Share your pixel art with your classmates and see if they can guess what it is!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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To qualify for the race, it’s essential to have individuals proficient in computer science due to the extensive data collected by the cars. This expertise is necessary for developing programs that enhance performance.
In this activity, you’ll take on the role of an artist using a pencil to draw various shapes. As the artist moves, it will leave a line behind. To navigate the canvas, you’ll use the “move forward” block. This block specifies moving forward by 100 pixels. When you run the program, the artist advances by that specified amount, which is 100 pixels.
Pixels are small squares on your computer screen. Another block available in this activity allows the artist to turn right by 90 degrees. You can adjust how much the artist turns by changing the values; for example, you can set it to a 90-degree turn or a 120-degree turn. You can modify these values by clicking the arrows next to the numbers for pixels and degrees. Enjoy creating with your artist!
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