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Draw a Penguin

In this class, students will learn Turtle graphics in Python, including essential functions, coordinate manipulation, and step-by-step instructions to draw a penguin.
As part of this project you will learn:


  •     Turtle graphics library
  •     Learn about essential functions in Turtle
  •     Work with coordinates on the screen
  •     Draw a penguin

Step 1: Let's start coding
  • In your logged-in trinket account click on New Trinket -> Python

  • Or Open the blank Python template trinket: Open New.


    • What is Turtle library?

    In Python, a library is a reusable chunk of code you can include in your programs and use pre-existing functionality.

    Turtle is a graphic library for Python. Using Turtle, we can easily draw in a drawing board.

  • The first step is to import the Turtle module. Place import statements at the top of your code.
  • Next, define the screen and specify its dimension. Type the code as follows:

  • done() command must be the last statement in a turtle graphics program.

  • Let's add the background colour to the screen. Follow the code below:
  • The hideturtle() command will hide the cursor


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    Step 2: Explore Turtle Functions

    Now, let's explore some essential Turtle functions. We'll start by drawing a circle and filling it with a colour.
    We will use the following commands:

  • speed(number) - set the speed of your drawing from 0 to 10
  • penup() - This command lifts the turtle's writing pen, so it won't leave a trace while moving.
  • pendown() - With this command, we put the turtle's writing pen back down, allowing it to draw on the screen.
  • goto(x,y) - Use this command to navigate the turtle to a specific coordinate on the screen. The (x, y) values represent the horizontal and vertical positions.
  • color("colourName") - This command sets the colour of the turtle's pen or fill to the specified colour name, such as "blue" in our case.
  • begin_fill() and end_fill() - These commands mark the beginning and end of the shape that we want to fill with the selected colour.
  • forward(number) - Use this command to move the turtle forward by a specified number of pixels.
  • right(angle) and left(angle) - These commands allow the turtle to turn right or left by the specified angle.

    • Type the code as follows:

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    Step 3: Draw the rectangle

    To draw the rectangle, follow these steps:

  • Use the goto(x, y) command to position the turtle at the starting position where you want to draw the rectangle.
  • Select a color using the color("colour name") command. Choose any color you like!
  • Draw a line by moving the turtle forward with the forward(number) command. Specify the length of the line by providing a number.
  • To create a right angle turn, use either right(90) or left(90) command. This will rotate the turtle by 90 degrees.
  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 three more times to complete the rectangle.
    • Here's an example code to help you draw the rectangle:

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    Step 4: Start your drawing
  • Create a new trinket
  • The first step is to import the Turtle module. Place import statements at the top of your code.
  • Set the drawing speed to 0 (fastest speed).
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    Step 5: Draw the penguin body.

    Draw the penguin body.

    Draw the penguin belly.

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    Step 6: Draw the penguin face

    Draw the penguin's nose. 

                            
                            # Nose
                            pu()
                            goto(60, 80)
                            pd()
                            color("orange")
                            stamp()

    Draw the penguin's eyes. 

                            
                            # Eye 1
                            pu()
                            goto(30, 110)
                            pd()
                            color("white")
                            shape("circle")
                            stamp()
                            color("black")
                            begin_fill()
                            circle(5)
                            end_fill()
                            
                            # Eye 2
                            pu()
                            goto(90, 110)
                            pd()
                            color("white")
                            stamp()
                            color("black")
                            begin_fill()
                            circle(5)
                            end_fill()

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    Step 7: Draw arms and legs

    Draw the penguin's arms. 

                    
                    # Arms
                    pu()
                    goto(0, 50)
                    pd()
                    shape("triangle")
                    color("black")
                    stamp()
                    goto(120, 50)
                    stamp()

    Draw the penguin's legs. 

                
                # Legs
                shape("square")
                color("orange")
                pu()
                goto(45, -60)
                pd()
                stamp()
                goto(80, -60)
                stamp()
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    Step 8: The complete code

    Once you run this code, it should create a cute penguin drawing using the Turtle graphics library in Python. Your code should be similar to this:

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    Step 9: Save your work

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  • If you have a Trinket account, you can click Remix to save your own copy of the trinket.

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