September 15, 2015
Automate- Something that automatically happens without humans
Computer Science- The art of blending human ideas and digital tools to
increase problem solving power
Computer Scientist- A person who is skilled at modifying problems for digital
solutions.
Data- Information including facts, samples, names and numbers.
Environment- The world we live in
Interface- the insides of a computer or parts
Open Source- Software available for free for anyone to use
Programming- Writing instructions for a digital tool.
Simulation- Pretending to be the real thing.
Encode- to put something into a coded form.
Decode- to take something out of code.
Computational Thinking- A method of problem solving that helps a computer
scientist prepare problems for digital solutions.
1. Decompose-figure out the problem
2. Patterns- common characteristics, similarities
3. Abstraction- minimalize the words needed to describe what
needs to be completed.
4. Algorithms- creating a list of directions to get the objective done.
Abstraction- removing details from a solution so that it can work for many
problems.
Algorithm- A list of steps that allow you to complete a task.
Decompose- To break a hard problem up into smaller, easier ones.
Pattern- A theme that is repeated many times.
Program- Instructions that can be understood and followed by a machine.
Coding- Transforming actions into a symbolic language.
Debugging- Finding and fixing problems in code
Function- A piece of code that can be called over and over
Parameters- Extra bits of information that you can pass into a function to
customize it.
Function Call- The place in your program where you call a function you have
defined
Function definition- The place where you assign a series of actions to one
easy-to-remember name.
Variable- A place holder for a value that can change.
Conditional- a statement that is either true or false depending of the
situation.
If statement- A line that determines whether or not you run a chunk of code.
Else- Another way of saying otherwise.
Increment- To add a certain amount once or many times.
Decrement- To subtract a certain amount once or many times.
Nested statement- A statement inside another statement.
IP (Internet Protocol)- An agreed upon set of requirements for delivering
packets across a network
IP Address- A number assigned to any item that is connected to the internet
DNS (Domain Name Service)- The service that translates URLs to IP
addresses.
URL (Universal Resource Locator)-An easy-to-remember address for calling a
web page
Internet- A group of computers and servers that are networked together.
Network- A group of things that are connected to each other.
Packets- Small chunks if information that have been carefully formed from
larger chunks of information.
Routing- finding the best path through a network.
Servers- Computers that exist only to provide i0nformation to others.
Fiber- Optic Cable- A cable that uses light to send information
Wi-Fi- A wireless method of sending information using radio waves
DSL/Cable- A method of sending information using telephone or television
cables.
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Codes
moveForward(); moves the bird forward
turnRight(); makes the bird turn
turnLeft(); makes the bird turn
for (var count = 0; count < 5; count++) {
moveForward();
}
Makes the code repeat x amount of times doing whatever you put into the
code
Gray blocks cant be removed
while (notFinished()) {
moveForward();
This means that it wont stop doing what it is doing until it reaches the end
or the goal
if (isPathLeft()) {
this makes it so if it can turn left then it will turn left but if not it wont turn
while (notFinished()) {
if (isPathForward()) {
moveForward();
} else {
turnLeft();
This means that go forward unless you cant then it will turn left
moveForward(100); this means that it will go 100 pixels forward
turnRight(90); this means it will turn 90 degrees
penColour(colour_random()); this means that a random color will be chosen
dig(); THIS REMOVES WHAT IS ON THAT SPACE
// draw_a_square
for (var count = 0; count < 4; count++) {
moveForward((50));
turnRight(90);
This makes you make a square in a shorter space
var counter;
for (counter = 50; counter <= 90; counter += 10) {
// draw_a_square
for (var count = 0; count < 4; count++) {
moveForward((counter));
turnRight(90);
}
}
This makes you use the counter block that makes it easiesr to repeat
// draw_a_snowman
This draws a snowman
jumpForward(100);
This makes you go forward without drawing
function fill_5() {
for (var count = 0; count < 5; count++) {
fill();
}
}
moveForward();
fill_5();
This is a function block that makes you do a special activity.
var length2;
function draw_a_square(length2) {
for (var count = 0; count < 4; count++) {
moveForward(length2);
turnRight(90);
}
}
function draw_a_triangle(length2) {
for (var count2 = 0; count2 < 3; count2++) {
moveForward(length2);
turnRight(120);
}
}
This is a parameter, that make it so you can make different sized triangles
if (nectarRemaining() > 0) {
getNectar();
}
This makes it so that if there is more than 0 nectar it wwll remove until it is
less than 0.
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