π Topic Summary
In computer science, especially when using visual programming tools like Scratch, 'Looks Blocks' are like a wardrobe for your characters, called sprites. These blocks let you change how a sprite appears on the screen. You can change its color, size, say something in a speech bubble, or even switch to a completely different costume. Learning about Looks Blocks helps you make your games and animations more exciting and expressive!
Using Looks Blocks is all about making your sprites come to life! By changing their appearance, you can tell stories, show actions, and make your projects more engaging.
π¨ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Sprite |
A. A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. |
| 2. Costume |
B. A character or object in a project. |
| 3. Looks Blocks |
C. A specific appearance of a sprite. |
| 4. Program |
D. Blocks used to control a sprite's appearance. |
| 5. Size |
E. How big or small the sprite appears. |
Answers:
- π 1 - B
- π‘ 2 - C
- π 3 - D
- π 4 - A
- π’ 5 - E
βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks using the words provided: color, say, hide, show, size.
The Looks Blocks can make your sprite ________ something for a few seconds. You can also change the sprite's ________ or its ________. If you want your sprite to disappear, you can use the ________ block, and to bring it back, you use the ________ block.
Answers:
- π¨ say
- π size
- π color
- π hide
- π show
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are creating a game where a cat sprite needs to change its costume to look like it's running. Explain how you would use Looks Blocks to achieve this.