Block-Based Coding Environment Tour
Students explore a visual programming environment (e.g., Scratch) and its basic features.
Key Questions
- Identify the main components of a block-based coding interface.
- Explain the purpose of different categories of code blocks.
- Predict how dragging a specific block might affect a sprite.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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