Scratch and Arduino for Young Programmers and Builders. 2nd ed.

The book is based on the experience of working with children in grades 3-11 and is dedicated to creative projects for young programmers and builders. Through the example of turtle graphics algorithms and simple computer games, children will be introduced... to creative programming in the visual environment Scratch. The application of Arduino boards, expansion boards, and various external sensors in beginner-level construction projects is discussed. The basics of visual programming for these devices in the mBlock environment are provided in two modes, interactive and autonomous, by writing interactive computer games, where character control is carried out via the Arduino console, as well as by creating autonomous “smart things” that operate under Arduino control without a connection to a computer. The second edition is supplemented with advanced level projects. The electronic archive on the publisher's website contains additional materials and listings of all programs.