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Day 8

Objective: SWBAT (Students will be able to…)

• Differentiate between local and global variables (variable scope)
• Track movement of the mouse
  • Use the following built-in variables: mouseX, mouseY, pmouseX, pmouseY, mousePressed, mouseButton
  • Use the following built-in functions: mouseClicked(), mouseDragged()

Agenda

• Discuss variable scope
• Go over techniques for tracking mouse movement
  • Review built-in variables
• Day 8 Assignment: Processing the Mouse

Source Files

• Sketch 5-3
• Sketch 5-4
• Sketch 5-5
• Sketch 5-6
• Sketch 5-7

Optional

• Sketch 5-8
• Sketch 5-9

Assignment: BYL (Before you leave…)

• Complete the Sparkfun Activity: Processing the Mouse
  • Extend the program’s functionality by adding more variables and user interaction
  • Create your own original program that interacts with the movements and events associated with the mouse (mousePressed, mouseClicked(), mouseDragged())
  • Optional: Add “easing” to track your mouse movements more smoothly (see Sketch 5-8 and Sketch 5-9 - pg. 54-56 in GSP)