๐ Topic Summary
Unplugged activities are a fantastic way to grasp complex programming concepts without writing code. Inheritance is like inheriting traits from your parents โ a class can inherit properties and behaviors from another class. Polymorphism, meaning 'many forms,' allows objects of different classes to respond to the same method call in their own way. This worksheet will help you understand these concepts through interactive exercises.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Inheritance |
A. The ability of an object to take on many forms. |
| 2. Polymorphism |
B. A blueprint for creating objects. |
| 3. Class |
C. The process where a class acquires properties and methods from another class. |
| 4. Object |
D. An instance of a class. |
| 5. Method |
E. A function that belongs to a class. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the missing words in the following paragraph:
__________ allows a class to inherit properties and methods from a parent class. This promotes code __________ and __________ . __________ , on the other hand, enables objects of different classes to respond to the same method call in their own unique ways. This concept is crucial for creating flexible and __________ code.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain, in your own words, how inheritance and polymorphism can be used together to create a more organized and efficient program. Provide a real-world example to illustrate your point.