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All About Python Coding for Teenagers | Live Python Coding Class for Beginners
Completed by 286 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
6-16 learners per class
60 min
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There are practice challenges and review questions that every student is encouraged to complete. These usually take about 1 – 2 hours per week.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages! Students will learn the foundations of Python and complete 7 fun projects. Some projects we will complete include rock, paper, scissors, a mad libs game, login system, spiral animation, guess the number game, and a space catcher game. Your student will be amazed at what they can do at the end of 8 weeks and be ready to continue their coding journey. Week 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 Python Comments Coder Skills #1: What is Good Code? Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 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) Week 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 Coder Skills #2: A Good Coder is A Good Searcher Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 4 Python Part 3 Review and Practice Questions Data Type Floats: Fractions and Decimals Python Type Casting or Conversion Introduction to Functions First Function Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #1 Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 5 Function Practice Question Review Project: Python Login System Global and Local Scope Login System Project Update Coder Skills #3: Lifelong Learning Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 6 Python Dictionaries Python Dictionary Methods What is a Loop? For Loops Python Range() Function Python Turtle Animation Library Introduction Project: Spiral Animation Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 7 Python Modulo Not Operator Incrementing and Decrementing in Python Project: Guess the Number Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Week 8 Python Updates What is the PyGame Zero Game Library Project: Space Catcher Game Code Skills #4: What Interests You in Coding? Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) Build Fun Games and Projects with Python Students will complete 7 coding projects and games with Python. These projects include: Minutes in Day Mini Project Mad Libs Rock, Paper, Scissors Login System Spiral Animation Guess the Number Space Catcher These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building fun projects! Interactive Groups Build the Foundation of Code Skills Every student is encouraged to post questions, sample code, and their projects every step of the way. This gives students the chance to learn from each other and start practicing reading code. The instructor will also be providing feedback and guidance regularly throughout the course. The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students! 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, Mac, or Linux computer. Students using Chromebooks can utilize the free Raspberry Pi Python code editor for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to Python and learn the foundations of the programming language. This allows them to confidently move onto more complex code and continue their coding journey. The class is also intended to encourage students to get excited about the possibilities of coding and computer science!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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. Students using Chromebooks can utilize the free Raspberry Pi Python code editor for this class. We will also utilize the official Python documentation (instructions) from Python.org as a reference throughout the class. Also, we utilize Pygame Zero for our final game project!
****Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.*********
Pre-Requisites
Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.
Supply List
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. We will also utilize the official Python documentation (instructions) from Python.org as a reference throughout the class. Also, we utilize Pygame Zero for our final game project! ****Students will need to be very comfortable typing and know how to copy/paste on their device.*********
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Mount St. Mary's University
Over 5,000 students from nearly 100 countries across a variety of platforms have started coding in one of my classes. I offer classes covering the foundations of Python and AI. I am the author of the soon-to-be released book All About Python for Kids. Before teaching, I worked as a software developer for nearly 10 years. I've worked for organizations including Apple, Dell, and Best Buy. I believe the best way to learn is by doing and all my classes are based around hands-on projects that progressively build in difficulty. I'm a graduate of Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I can't wait to meet your learner in the class and get started soon.
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