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Are they in sync? micro-lesson
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Learning time
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When we are programming more than one thing, we need to make sure that they are working in sync with each other so that the program runs correctly. To make the animation work properly, the sprites need to be in sync. “Please don't eat me.” The fish is saying, “Please don't eat me,” and then running away before the cat has reached it. The instructions are not in sync. We have to experiment with the wait times to get the characters to work in sync with each other. The fish was speaking too soon so I have increased the amount of time that it needs to wait. Let's see if I've increased the wait time correctly so that it works better, and they are now in sync. “Please don't eat me,” much better. Head on over to scratch.mit.edu and use everything that we've learned to create your own wonderful animation.
Answer time
Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.
Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.
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What does "in sync" mean?
1) The actions are happening at the right time2) The actions are happening at the wrong time3) The sprites are doing the same thing4) It makes the animation play faster -
Which command do we need to change to get the instructions in sync?
1) The wait command2) The hide command3) The show command4) The sound command -
Was the fish saying "Please don't eat me!" too late?
1) No2) Yes
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Cat Scott
Previously a teacher at Windermere Primary School, St Albans, UK for 13 years. I enjoyed teaching all subjects to children ages 4-11 and am particularly passionate about Computer Science. I love to be creative and currently run my own business creating personalised items.
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