🐢 Day 1
December 07, 2016Do Now (in Classroom)
What are the smallest and biggest numbers that will print?
for x in range(42):
print (x + 1)
🐢 Turtle Python
A module that we are going to use to extend Python, allowing us to make graphics.
Commands
| Commands | Example: | What this does → |
|---|---|---|
| Naming | leonardo = turtle.Turtle() |
Names the turtle leonardo |
| Change shape | leonardo.shape(“turtle”) |
Makes a turtle appear instead of a triangle Available shapes are “arrow”, “turtle”, “circle”, “square”, “triangle”, “classic” |
| Movement (pixels) | leonardo.forward(75), leonardo.backward(75) |
Moves forward 75 pixels, Moves backwards 75 pixels |
| Turning (degrees) | leonardo.right(70), leonardo.left(70) |
Turns right 70 degrees, Turns left 70 degrees |
| Color (string) | leonardo.color('red') |
Changes the turtle and drawing color. Click here for more colors. |
Practice (in repl)
Click here to access 🐢 Python Turtle Practice
✅ Change turtle name
✅ Set pen size to 5
✅ Set turtle speed to 0
✅ Change pen color to a color you like
✅ Give the turtle a shape
✅ Draw a square
✅ Draw a square using a loop
✅ Draw a square using a loop and stamp each corner