ICT YEAR 5 UNIT 3 PROGRAMMING IN LOGO

ICT YEAR 5 UNIT 3 : PROGRAMMING IN LOGO Introduction to LOGO What is LOGO? The MSWLogo user interface MSWLogo Menu Bar EXIT

Introduction to LOGO • What is LOGO? LOGO is a type of Programming language that is used to move a turtle on the screen. The turtle draws a line as it moves. You can draw different shapes by moving the turtle in different ways.

The LOGO turtle is represented by a triangle. It shows the position where it will start to draw.

Introduction to LOGO • How to download MSWLogo? Go to website link: http: //www. softronix. com/logo. html. 1. Click on ‘Setup Kit’

Introduction to LOGO • How to download MSWLogo? 2. To download and save the application, click on the ‘Save’ button.

Introduction to LOGO • How to download MSWLogo? 3. Choose the folder in which you want to save the application. Click on the ‘Save’ button

Introduction to LOGO • How to download MSWLogo? 4. To install LOGO, open the folder where it was saved, and double click to install it. Follow the steps below to launch LOGO. 1. Click on the ‘Start’ button. 2. From the list, click on Microsoft Windows 3. Logo. A LOGO window appears as shown 4. on the next page.

Introduction to LOGO • The MSWLogo user interface Two main sections: 1. The Screen 2. The Commander

Introduction to LOGO • The MSWLogo user interface Menu Bar Displays tools and functions Turtle Screen Window The area where shapes and patterns drawn by a turtle are displayed The turtle is represented by a triangle

Introduction to LOGO • The MSWLogo user interface Recall list Displays a list of instructions typed from the Input Box Input box LOGO instructions for the turtle are typed here Tools and controls that allow you to play, pause and reset the turtle