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Events Blocks

The Events blocks are used to specify events, which cause scripts to execute. These
blocks are colour-coded yellow. Some blocks in the Events blocks category are:

Block Function

Executes the script when the Go button is clicked.

Executes the script when a specified key is pressed.

Executes the script when the associated sprite is clicked on
Stage.

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Logical Thinking
Match the block to its correct function.
Block Function

• • Repeats the enclosed stack of blocks indefinitely

• • Turns the sprite by ‘n’ degrees anti-clockwise

• • Execute the script when a specified key is pressed

• • Hides the sprite from the Stage

Knowledge Discovery Subject Enrichment

More blocks categories can be added to the Blocks palette by clicking the Add Extensions
button at the bottom of the Blocks palette and selecting the desired blocks category.

ADDING A BACKDROP

The background of the Stage is called the Backdrop. You can add a backdrop to the
Stage to make it interesting and suitable for the project.

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