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Turtlechallenge

The document provides an introduction to Python Turtle Graphics, focusing on creative coding through loops, functions, and lists. It includes step-by-step instructions for basic turtle programming, creating a snowflake pattern, and a challenge to design a personalized drawing pattern. Optional extensions encourage user interaction and advanced features like saving drawings.

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Turtlechallenge

The document provides an introduction to Python Turtle Graphics, focusing on creative coding through loops, functions, and lists. It includes step-by-step instructions for basic turtle programming, creating a snowflake pattern, and a challenge to design a personalized drawing pattern. Optional extensions encourage user interaction and advanced features like saving drawings.

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Python Turtle Graphics

Creative Coding with Turtle Graphics


Revision of loops, functions , selectors and list.

Learning Objectives
Understand and use the turtle module

Revise for loops, if statements, and functions

Use lists to manage colors or directions

Apply conditionals within loops to vary behavior

Create a personalized turtle drawing pattern

1. Turtle Programming in Python

Step-by-step basics:

Import the turtle module:

import turtle

Create turtle screen and turtle object:

screen = turtle.Screen()
t = turtle.Turtle()

Common commands:

t.forward(100)
t.backward(50)
t.right(90)
t.left(45)
t.penup()
t.pendown()
t.color("blue")
t.begin_fill()
t.end_fill()

Drawing a simple square:

for _ in range(4):
t.forward(100)
t.left(90)

To finish:

turtle.done()
2. Turtle Snowflake Challenge

Goal: Create a snowflake pattern using Turtle and loops.

Step-by-step:

1. Import modules and create turtle:

import turtle
import random

snowflake = turtle.Turtle()
snowflake.speed(0)

1. Define colors:

colors = ["blue", "cyan", "white", "lightblue"]

1. Create a function to draw one snowflake arm:

def draw_branch(branch_len):
for i in range(3):
for j in range(3):
snowflake.forward(branch_len / 3)
snowflake.backward(branch_len / 3)
snowflake.right(45)
snowflake.left(90)
snowflake.backward(branch_len / 3)
snowflake.left(45)
snowflake.right(90)
snowflake.forward(branch_len)

1. Draw full snowflake:

for i in range(8):
snowflake.color(random.choice(colors))
draw_branch(100)
snowflake.left(45)

1. Finish drawing:

turtle.done()

Challenge 2
Create a pattern using turtle that includes:

A for loop

A function

A list for colors or angles

An if / else block
Example Starter:

import turtle

pen = turtle.Turtle()
colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green', 'purple', 'orange']

def draw_pattern():
for i in range(50):
pen.color(colors[i % len(colors)])
pen.forward(i * 5)
if i % 2 == 0:
pen.left(90)
else:
pen.right(60)

draw_pattern()
turtle.done()

Try different shapes, varying pen sizes or speeds.

Optional Extension
Add user input for number of loops or shape size

Menu to choose between different drawing modes

Save drawing using .getcanvas().postscript()

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