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A1 - Python Turtle Introduction

Software Setup

Before you get started, make sure you complete the last section of the Software Setup on this page (installing Visual Studio Code).

Run the update script, then in Visual Studio Code open the Unit 4 folder. From there you should be able to open the file a1.py and run it.

Have a look at the code, and observe how the following commands are used:

  • t.forward(...) - moves the turtle forward by the given number of pixels
  • t.right(...) and t.left(...) - rotates the turtle right or left by the given number of degrees
  • t.speed(...) - sets the speed of the turtle
  • t.color(...) - sets the colour of the turtle's trail
  • t.width(...) - sets the width of the turtle's trail

If you'd like to check out some other commands, this page has some good examples. Once you scroll down to the Loops section of the page, it starts getting into some more advanced techniques which we will be going into later.

Your Task

Modify the file to create your own drawing that at least makes use of the commands listed above. I'm not marking you on your artistic ability, but I do want you to convince me you can use these commands effectively.