All About Python Coding for Teenagers | Python Coding Class for Beginners

Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages. There is no experience necessary for this class, and it will be fun for everyone! Some projects we will complete include rock, paper, scissors, a mad libs game, login system, spiral animation, guess the number, pizza shop app, and a space catcher game. Students can further their understanding of Python by enrolling in advanced 8-week courses, such as Level II and Level III.

8-Week Class Syllabus

Part 1 

Meet Python!  
What Can You Do with Python?
How Do Computers Run Python Code?
Data Types: Strings and Integers 
Mathematical Operations 
What are Variables? 
Declaring a Variable
Mini-Projects: Time in Day and Class Greeting
Python Comments 
Coder Skills #1: What is Good Code?
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours)  

Part 2 

Format Strings 
Project: Python Mad Libs Game
Data Type Booleans: True or False
Comparison Operators ==, <, <
Conditional Statement Introduction
if/ else Conditional Statements
if/elif/ else Conditional Statements 
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 3 

Review Part 2 and Practice Question Review
Python Lists
Python List Methods
What are Libraries? 
Conditional Operators and/or 
Project: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Troubleshooting Our Code
Python String Methods
Coder Skills #2: A Good Coder is a Good Searcher
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 4 

Python Part 3 Review and Practice Questions
Data Type Floats: Fractions and Decimals
Python Type Casting or Conversion
Code with Mu Features
Introduction to Functions
First Function
Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #1
Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #2
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 5 

Part 4 Review 
Function Practice Question Review
Project: Python Login System
Global and Local Scope
Login System Project Update
Python Dictionaries
Python Dictionary Methods
Coder Skills #3: Lifelong Learning
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 6

Part 5 and Challenge Question Review
What is a Loop?
For Loops
Using if/else Statements With Loops
Python Break Keyword
Python Range() Function
Python Turtle Animation Library Introduction
Project: Spiral Animation
Python Sets
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 7

Part 6 and Challenge Question Review
Python Remainder or Modulo
Python Methods Review
Python Math Methods
Python Builtin Functions
Not Operator
Incrementing and Decrementing in Python
Project: Guess the Number
Coding Skill #3 - Hard Learning
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Part 8 

Part 7 Review 
Collections of Values
Python Updates
Control Flow
What is the PyGame Zero Game Library 
Project: Space Catcher Game
Customize Your Game Challenge
Code Skills #5: What Interests You in Coding?
Closing and Learning More
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Build Fun Games, Animations and Projects with Python 

Students will complete 7 coding projects and games with Python. These projects include:

Minutes in Day Mini Project
Class Greeting Mini Project
Mad Libs
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Login System
Spiral Animation
Guess the Number
Space Catcher Game

These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building fun projects! 

Continue Learning More about Python 

Python Level I
Python Level II
Intro to AI and Machine Learning 

There is no coding or computer science experience required for this class. 

Technology Requirements

Students will use Code with Mu, a free code editor designed specifically for beginners. Code with Mu requires any Windows, Apple Mac, or Linux computer.  Unfortunately, Chromebooks or tablets will not work with Code with Mu.

Self-Paced Class Communication

Students can send specific questions about practice questions and projects through Outschool. Due to the nature of self-paced classes, the instructor will respond within 2 business days. Unfortunately, the instructor can't provide feedback for code that isn't included with the class. If your learner is interested in a more interactive class, there is a live  Zoom 8-Week All About Python Level 1 Class on Outschool!