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Block Coding and Robotics for Kids
Beginner coding ideas from Scratch-style blocks and simple robots.
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- ScratchWordA free block-based coding language made at MIT, launched in 2007
- Block codingWordSnapping blocks together instead of typing code
- SpriteWordA character or object in a Scratch project
- StageWordThe background area where sprites act
- CostumeWordA picture a sprite can wear to change its look
- ScriptWordA stack of blocks that runs in order
- Event blockWordA block that starts code, like 'when green flag clicked'
- Motion blockWordA block that moves a sprite
- Looks blockWordA block that changes how a sprite appears or speaks
- Sound blockWordA block that plays sound
- Control blockWordA block for loops and decisions
- Sensing blockWordA block that checks for touching, keys or mouse
- Operator blockWordA block for math and comparing
- VariableWordA named box that holds a number or text
- LoopWordRepeating blocks
- Forever loopWordRepeats without stopping
- Repeat 10 loopWordRepeats 10 times
- If blockWordDoes something only when a condition is true
- If-else blockWordDoes one thing if true and another if false
- BroadcastWordSends a message to other scripts or sprites
- CloneWordA copy of a sprite made while the project runs
- CoordinatesWordThe x and y numbers that tell where a sprite is
- x positionWordHow far left or right a sprite is
- y positionWordHow far up or down a sprite is
- DirectionWordThe angle a sprite is facing
- RemixWordMaking a copy of someone's project to change
- DebuggingWordFinding and fixing mistakes in code
- BugWordA mistake in code
- SequenceWordSteps in the right order
- AlgorithmWordStep-by-step instructions
- Unplugged codingWordLearning coding ideas without a computer
- PseudocodeWordCode ideas written in plain words
- EventWordSomething that happens, like a click
- InputWordWhat you give to a program
- OutputWordWhat a program shows or does
- FunctionWordA named group of blocks you can reuse
- Custom blockWordYour own block made from other blocks
- Hour of CodeWordA worldwide event that introduces coding in one hour
- Code.orgWordA nonprofit that offers free coding lessons
- RobotWordA machine that can sense and act
- SensorWordA part that detects things like light, touch or distance
- MotorWordA part that makes things move
- ActuatorWordA part that makes a robot do something
- MicrocontrollerWordA tiny computer that controls a device
- micro:bitWordA small programmable board with lights, buttons and sensors
- ArduinoWordA microcontroller board used in projects
- Raspberry PiWordA small low-cost computer
- LEDWordA small light that glows when electricity flows through it
- ServoWordA motor that turns to a set angle
- Ultrasonic sensorWordMeasures distance using sound
- Line-following robotWordA robot that follows a line using sensors
- Obstacle avoidanceWordA robot turns to avoid hitting things
- AutonomousWordWorking by itself without being controlled
- Remote controlWordControlling a device from a distance
- CircuitWordA closed path electricity flows through
- BatteryWordStores energy to power a circuit
- SwitchWordA part that opens or closes a circuit
- ConductorWordA material that lets electricity flow, like copper
- InsulatorWordA material that stops electricity, like rubber
- PrototypeWordA first working model
- Design processWordAsk, imagine, plan, create, test, improve
- EngineerWordA person who designs and builds solutions
- Computational thinkingWordSolving problems with steps, patterns and breaking things down
- DecomposeWordBreak a big problem into smaller parts
- PatternWordSomething that repeats
- AbstractionWordIgnoring details to focus on what matters
- Maze challengeWordA common puzzle for practicing sequences and loops
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