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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
Get started coding with this project-based Python programming class with games, animations, and applications! Students will learn the foundations of Python programming while coding 7 projects to apply what they have learned.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(815 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
6-16 learners per class
60 min

What's included

8 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
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
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Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
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815reviews
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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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