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Hour of Code: Graphics with Tracy the Turtle

Learn the basics of programming by drawing shapes on your screen with Tracy the Turtle! Turtle Graphics (or LOGO) is a beginner friendly way to explore programming concepts and bring creativity into programming in a visual way.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School, High School
Contact Hours
1
Timeframe
Hour of Code

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  • Turtle Graphics with Tracy the Turtle

    Learn the basics of programming by drawing shapes on your screen with Tracy the Turtle! Turtle Graphics (or LOGO) is a beginner friendly way to explore programming concepts and bring creativity into programming in a visual way.


1
Lessons
3
Videos
4
Exercises

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this take?

One hour. It is an Hour of Code activity, designed to be run in a single session with no setup or follow-up.

What do students do?

Students learn the basics of programming by drawing shapes on screen with Tracy the Turtle. Turtle Graphics is a beginner-friendly way to explore programming concepts visually and creatively.

Do students need any experience or an account setup?

No experience is needed; it is written for complete beginners. The activity can be shared with students to complete by just sharing the activity link, no account set up needed. To save student work, have students make a CodeHS account, login, and then the teacher assigns the activity to an existing CodeHS section.

Can we use this outside of Computer Science Education Week?

Nothing in the course restricts it to a particular week. It is a one-hour activity that works whenever you want an introduction.

Is there a longer version?

Yes. Python Basics with Tracy the Turtle is a 120-hour year long course. Python Basics with Tracy the Turtle 1 and Python Basics with Tracy the Turtle 2 are each 60-hour semester long courses.