All About Python for Teenagers (Level II) | 8- Week Flexible Coding Course
What's included
Class Experience
Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages. This is a highly interactive class with students interacting with other students and the instructor regularly. Some projects we will complete include random friend selector, pizza shop app, weather website, and more over the 8-weeks. Students should already have a good understanding of variables, functions, conditional statements, and loops before starting this class. The teacher will be providing feedback on submitted student projects and practice questions throughout the course. Please, see parental guidance for more information. Your student will be amazed at what they can do at the end of 8-weeks and be excited about continuing their coding journey. Week 1 Review Variables, Conditional Statements, and More Review Dictionaries, Tuples, Sets, and Lists Python F-Strings Python Default Paramaters Week 2 Pep8 Style Guide What are APIs Python API Project - Working with Data from a Real API Coder Skills #2: A Good Coder Is a Good Searcher. Week 3 What are Databases? More about Data in Python Friend Generator Project Coder Skills #3: Life-long learning Week 4 Python Data Types Review Python Binary Search Project Review Python For Loops Python While Loops Week 5 Python 3 and Python Updates Finish Python Binary Search Project Python Visual Coding Environments Week 6 Working with Files Getting Data from Files Automating our Computers Week 7 More Uses for Python Building Web Apps with Python Django Python Weather App with Django and APIs Space Invaders Game Start Week 8 Python Classes Space Invaders Game What are Objects? Learning More about Python Build Fun Games, Applications, and Projects with Python Over the course, students will complete 4 projects with Python. These projects include: Fizz Buzz Mini Project Pizza Shop Draw Shapes with Classes Space API Project Space Invaders Game These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building fun projects! Pair Programming and Group Space Invaders Game Students will work together to develop a space invaders style game. Students can add code and features to the game. Every student will share their game and work to contribute code or features for the final class game. This helps students apply what we have learned, and also develop the important skills of coding with others. This only becomes more essential as students continue on their coding journey! Interactive Groups Every student is required 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 throughout the course. The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students! ********* This is an advanced beginner level course and students need a good understanding of Python foundations. They should have completed the Level 1 and II Python Summer Camps or the 8-week Python for Beginners Course. Please, contact me if you have questions. **************
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will use Code with Mu a downloadable code editor which is perfect for new coders! Code with Mu works well with Microsoft, Apple Mac, and Linux computers. Unfortunately, there isn't a Chromebook version of the editor at this time.
********* This is a beginner / intermediate course and students need a good understanding of Python foundations. They should have completed the Level 1 and II Python Summer Camps or the 8-week Python for Beginners Course. Please, contact me if you have questions. **************
Supply List
Code with Mu works on Windows, Mac, or Linux laptops or desktops only. Unfortunately, there isn't a Chromebook version at this time.
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Mount St. Mary's University
I’ve been a professional developer for nearly a decade. In the past I've worked for Dell, Apple, Best Buy, and the Government of New Zealand. Over the last 4 years, I’ve been teaching and mentoring aspiring junior developers.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly or $130 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 6 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18