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Session 2: Animations with Python

Objectives

After this lesson, students will be able to:
  • Describe about different backdrops and costumes available in the Pictoblox Python coding environment.
  • Identify different functions used to control sprite.
  • Prepare a coding project, to animate Tobi (a sprite) to walk around.

Introduction

In this session students will be learning about what are various backdrops available in Python coding environment of Pictoblox, how to choose a backdrop, what are costumes and how to create a costume.

Students are given introduction to various functions used to control sprite. They are explained what exactly is the task performed by each of the function. Students are also taught how they can write a code in Pictoblox Python interface by making use of these functions in their code. Finally, we give them a step-by-step guide to make ‘A Tobi animation on walking around’ within PictoBlox.

Activity

Create a project that displays an animation of Tobi walking around.

Teaching Resources

PicoBlox Code

Title Description File
Tobi Walking The project demonstrates sprite Tobi walk https://course.techyguide.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/CL9_CH2-Walking-Tobi-Animation-activity-1.sb3

Timeline

Title Approximate Duration Procedure Reference Material
What is a backdrop and a costume ? 5
  • Access and play the Backdrops and Costumes Lecture Slide.
  • What is backdrop ?
  • Explain how to choose a backdrop.
  • What are costumes?
  • Explain how to create a costume.
 		Lecture Slide
Functions to Control Sprite 10
  • Discuss about various functions used to control sprite.
  • What is backdrop ?
 		Lecture slide
Activity : Tobi Walking 20
  • Ask students to open the PictoBlox on their computer.
  • Demonstrate the procedure given in the Tobi Walking Activity Sheet to the students.
  • Ask the students to follow the instructions to create the project.
  • At the end of the activity, the teacher must check if all the students have created the project and provide feedback accordingly.
    •      		PictoBlox file, Lecture Slide and Activity sheet
    Concluding the lecture 5
    • Make sure that all the students save their script properly before closing PictoBlox.
    • Give a summary of the points covered in the lecture.
         		Lecture Slide

    Things to Remember

    Before Class

    • Make sure each PC has the latest version of PictoBlox installed and running.

    During Class

    • If the students are unable to find a block, point them to the color of the block on the block palette.
    • Make sure they write the script by selecting the appropriate sprite.

    After Class

    • Make sure students save their codes/scripts.
    • Make sure they shut down the PC/Laptops.