| Logo is a computer programming language that can be used, for example, to create and manipulate shapes and patterns on screen or to control a screen or floor turtle.  Basic Commands FD 20 - moves the turtle forward 20 steps BK 20 - moves the turtle back 20 steps RT 90 - turns the turtle right by 90 degrees LT 90 - - turns the turtle left by 90 degrees Home - Returns the turtle to its home position CS - Clears the screen | NOTE: You must leave a space between the command and the value. LT90 or FORWARD30 are both wrong - there must be a space between the command and the number LT 90 or FORWARD 90 are both correct. | Resources Textease Turtle resources Help Sheets for Textease Turtle How to ..... the Keypads How to ..... Comand Line How to ..... Procedures - Part one How to ..... Procedures - Part two How to ..... Using different Turtles How to ..... Changing the properties of Turtles How to ..... Create patterns Other useful sheets How to .... sheet on logo commands How to... sheet on procedures Logo worksheets The eRiding LA have produced a set of Logo worksheets Case Studies Logo Shapes Lesson Plans - Linked to Numeracy In this series of five lessons, Logo commands are introduced as pupils learn how to construct simple shapes. They proceed to investigate the rule for drawing any regular polygon. Next, they learn how to calculate the angles required to draw regular stars. Finally, procedures are introduced. Sheets for recording, and 'How to...' sheets on Logo skills, are linked to the plans. Other Sites MSW Logo, an educational programming language, is free to download from various sites. www.softronix.com/logo.html Sail the little Red ship to the Lighthouse |