Computers need clear instructions written in code. Code is written using a programming language, which has a set of commands to tell the computer what to do.
There are several types of computing languages including javascript, Python, C++ and Swift.
Scratch is a free visual programming language developed to help simplify the process of creating and programming animations, games, music, interactive stories and more.
Throughout high school you will be using Scratch so it’s good to familiarize yourself with it now.
Complete either of the tasks below. There should be tutorials on how to complete them.
Good Luck!
For this activity you need to research a famous programmer. This could be …
Ada Lovelace
Grace Hopper
Markus Persson
or another programmer of your choice.
In your presentation you must include…
Their name clearly stated
When they were born
What program they created
Is it still used today? If so where/how?
What have we learnt from them?
An inspirational quote (if they have one)
Some fun/interesting facts