Introduction to Programming with Small Basic: Drawing with the Turtle

This tutorial introduces the turtle graphics package in Small Basic, explaining how to create and manipulate a graphics window. It covers basic turtle movements and commands, demonstrating how to draw shapes and patterns. The tutorial also discusses enhancing graphics with colors and properties, and encourages experimentation with the turtle's capabilities. The video concludes with a preview of using loops to optimize code in future lessons.

What is the primary purpose of the Turtle package in Small Basic?

• To create text-based applications

• To create drawings and graphics

• To handle database connections

• To manage file operations

How do you bring up the graphics window in Small Basic?

• By typing 'window.show'

• By typing 'display.show'

• By typing 'graphicsWindow.show'

• By typing 'textWindow.show'

In the object-method-value paradigm, what does the 'method' represent?

• A verb

• An adjective

• A noun

• A preposition

What color is used to represent methods in the Small Basic editor?

• Dark teal

• Light blue

• Dark green

• Dark brown

What is the default starting position and direction of the Turtle?

• Center, facing down

• Top-left corner, facing right

• Center, facing up

• Bottom-right corner, facing left

How many degrees does the Turtle turn to face the opposite direction?

• 360 degrees

• 270 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the purpose of using 'turtle.speed' in the program?

• To change the color of the Turtle

• To control the movement speed of the Turtle

• To adjust the size of the Turtle

• To set the starting position of the Turtle

What property is used to change the color of the line drawn by the Turtle?

• graphicsWindow.lineColor

• graphicsWindow.strokeColor

• graphicsWindow.fillColor

• graphicsWindow.penColor

What is the range of values for 'turtle.speed'?

• 1 to 5

• 1 to 10

• 1 to 20

• 1 to 100

What will be covered in the next tutorial after this one?

• Using loops to reduce code repetition

• Advanced graphics techniques

• Creating 3D graphics

• Handling user input