Turtle 1D Graphics and For Loop Coding Project 3 Version Resource Package

Keeping kids interested in programming takes creativity which is why I created this Hallowe’en* coding project (and they usually got to this part of my course around that time anyway). Planning is such an important part of programming so the first step is to plan the points for a still-life picture. Then, using for loops and graphics functions organized into functions, kids recreate a still-life picture in Python Turtle.

The whole purpose of this coding project is to learn how to break commands into little steps by sequencing them. It also emphasizes code optimization by reinforcing the “KISS” concept.

✸ Some school boards may call a coding project an exit ticket or culminating activity. ✸

Why 3 versions?
☞ Perfect for classrooms where the seating is tight.
☞ Students see multiple examples of the same concept.
☞ Differentiated instruction is built into every assessment.
☞ Encourages student interaction & discussion.
☞ Minimizes student copying.
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Duration: Six 75-minute periods.

This package includes:
✔ A Package Description
✔ 1 Coding Project
  ◆ 1 Alternate with a KICA* marking scheme
✔ 3 Rubrics (including a KICA* version)
✔ 1 Code Exemplar

This package includes 3 EDITABLE versions of the Coding Project AND Rubrics:
✍ Version 1 Editable Textboxes to change the timelines/due dates and marking scheme to suit your classroom needs.
✍ Version 2 Editable Textboxes pre-filled with instructions so you can easily modify them and rubrics.
✍ Version 3 Editable Textboxes completely empty waiting for you to enter your still-life + instructions and rubric!

Ontario Curriculum Guidelines This item has an alternate marking scheme broken down into 4 categories:  Knowledge, Thinking/Inquiry, Communication and Application. This aligns with the Ontario, Canada curriculum guidelines.

*** Prerequisite Knowledge ***
✔ User-Defined & Multiple Functions, Main Program
✔ Program Planning & Debugging
✔ Code Organisation
✔ Compilation (Syntax) & Logic Errors
✔ KISS
✔ Programmer Comments (single and multiple)
✔ File Name Rules
✔ XY Coordinate Math
✔ For Loop Structure
✔ Python Turtle Module

UPDATED March 2024.

What’s So Special About My Coding Resources?

Turtle 1D Graphics and For Loops Coding Project 3 Version Resource Package by Janice Dyke is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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