📚 Topic Summary
Turtle graphics is a fun way to learn programming! Imagine you have a little turtle that can walk around and draw lines wherever it goes. You tell the turtle what to do using simple commands. These commands can make the turtle move forward, backward, turn left, turn right, and even change the color of the lines it draws. This worksheet will introduce you to these basic turtle commands.
Using turtle commands, you can create amazing pictures and patterns. It’s like having a digital drawing tool that follows your instructions. By learning these commands, you're taking your first steps into the exciting world of computer programming and creating your own digital art!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings:
| Word |
Definition |
| Turtle |
A. To rotate clockwise. |
| Forward |
B. The on-screen cursor that draws. |
| Backward |
C. To move in the opposite direction. |
| Right |
D. To move ahead. |
| Left |
E. To rotate counter-clockwise. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the following words to fill in the blanks: forward, left, turtle, right, backward.
The ________ is like a pen that draws on the screen. To move the turtle ahead, use the ________ command. To turn the turtle to its ________, use the appropriate command. Moving the turtle in reverse is done using the ________ command. To turn the turtle to its ________, use the relevant command.
💡 Part C: Critical Thinking
If you wanted to draw a square using turtle commands, what commands would you use and in what order? Explain your thinking.