Tag: Coordinates

Graphing Algorithm

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In this challenge we will write several procedures to graph different mathematical equations on screen using Python Turtle. We will focus on: Linear equations: y = ax + b Quadratic equations: y = ax2 + bx + c Trigonometric functions:…

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3D Printing – Name Badge

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One application of programming is to control 3D printers to create 3D models. Using a Block programming language you can create your own 3D models and export them in a format recognised by 3D Printers. In this blog you will…

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3D Printing: Bracelets

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One application of programming is to control 3D printers to create 3D models. Using a Block programming language you can create your own 3D models and export them in a format recognised by 3D Printers. In this blog we will…

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3D Staircase Challenge

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In this challenge you will use http://www.beetleblocks.com/ to create some 3D models to represent different types of staircases. I will use iteration (for loops) to make your code more effective and investigate the use of (x,y,z) coordinates to create your…

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Space Exploration – 3D Models

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Computer code can be used to create 2D or 3D graphics. The code used to create these graphics can then be used by 3D printers to create objects. In this challenge we will use block programming to create a 3D…

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Water Polo Challenge

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In this challenge you are going to use Python code to score a goal in a game of Water Polo. To do so you will use the code given below. You will pass the ball from one player to another…

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Football Formation

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The purpose of this challenge is to understand how subroutines (functions/procedures) are used in Python to create sections of code that can be called/reused many times within a program. Subroutines mean that a section of code can be identified using…

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Curling Challenge

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Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called…

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Darts Scoring Algorithm

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The following diagram explains how a dart is allocated a score in a game of darts. To calculate the score of an arrow based on its (x,y) coordinates we will use two calculations: The distance of the arrow from the…

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Astronomy Challenge

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What is a constellation? In astronomy a constellation is a grouping of stars on the celestial sphere perceived as a figure or design. There are 88 recognized constellations and each of these have been named after characters from classical Greek…

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