Day 3

Join our class on Spaces.
- This space is for shared posts you want everyone to see:
- This space is for private portfolio posts that will only be seen by Mr. Gordon:
On Spaces, in the private Portfolio space, share your progress to date on the Name Plate task.
- Please attach a screenshot of the visual output and screenshot(s) of the code.
  - You can use Command-Shift-3 to capture a screenshot; the file will be saved to your Desktop folder.
- Then, respond to the two standard reflection prompts:
  i. What did I learn or make progress upon today?
  ii. What do I have questions about / what am I struggling with
Introduction to Functions
- A function is a way to encapsulate (bundle up) a series of steps that we may want to use again.
  - It can be useful to "return home" between drawing different parts of a sketch with the turtle.
    - This tutorial explains how to use a function to do that.
Introduction to Iteration
- A loop is a way to repeat a set of instructions many times.
- The computer will iterate over a set of instructions.
- With each iteration of the loop, instructions will be run again.
Random Numbers
- Random numbers can be used to change the appearance or location of part of a sketch.
Make enhancements to your Name Plate sketch.
- Use some of the concepts we have just explored - be bold!
- Here is what I came up with after some experimentation:
- You can find some nice color combinations here.

Before our next class...