Trace Path Shapes
Use turtle-style commands to trace geometric and themed shapes round by round.
- Logic
- Hard
- 5 min
- 8-11
How to Play
About the game: Trace Path Shapes is a fast-paced turtle challenge for upper-elementary coders. It leans on estimation, angle sense, and sequencing to mirror how a Logo-style turtle moves around the coordinate grid.
How it works: Each round reveals a glowing outline. Type commands such as `forward 6`, `left 90`, or `repeat 4 [ forward 4 right 90 ]`, then press Run to compare your path with the guide. Use `penup` and `pendown` to jump, and keep an eye on the grid that spans -10 to 10 to plan longer walks.
Skills & next steps: Students practice decomposing shapes into segments, using loops efficiently, and debugging when the path runs short. Encourage them to narrate their plan before running it or to estimate the total degrees turned. When they crave more precision, Trace Point Shapes extends the same idea with explicit coordinates, while Draw Turtle Shapes opens the door to free-form art with presets.