Let’s explore the EdScratch environment

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Fill in the blank: The set of programs and applications that make hardware, such as a computer or a robot, work is called ________.

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software

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What is a programming language?

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A set of rules and instructions used to write computer programs

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What is the name of the programming language specifically designed for programming Edison robots?

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EdScratch

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What is the programming area in the EdScratch programming environment?

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The programming area is where users create and organize code blocks.

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What is the menu bar in the EdScratch programming environment?

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Options like 'Save' and 'Load' are accessed from the menu bar. The menu bar also has the 'Program Edison' button.

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Look at EdScratch on your computer. Which of the following options lists the four main parts of the EdScratch environment? Block Palette, Programming Area, EdBot Area, Toolbar

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Block Palette, Programming Area, EdBot Area, Toolbar

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In EdScratch, which menu option do you need to select to access the demonstration programs? Options: Load Demos, Save Project, Export Code, Settings

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Load Demos

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Why does the 'Program Edison' button take a while to appear in the pop-up window?

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The blocks in EdScratch need to be converted into a format that Edison can understand before the program can be downloaded.

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What sound does Edison make when a program is downloaded correctly?

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Success beep

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What should you do after hearing Edison's success 'beep'?

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Press the play button to run the program.