Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages.  The goal of this class is for students to move from beginner to intermediate Python developers. Some projects we will complete including a Ceaser cipher, interactive graph representing real world data, fully functional calculator, and a multi-level game. Students should already have a very good understanding of variables, functions, conditional statements, and loops before starting this class. 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 Conditional Statements, Functions, Loops
Nested Loops
Ceaser Cipher Project Introduction
Ceaser Cipher Background
Ceaser Cipher Project

Week 2 

Finish Ceaser Cipher Porject
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 
Python Classes
Python Classes Student Enrollment Project
Organizing Our Code

Week 3 
Working with Data
Python Error Handling 
Python Try/ Except
Python Try/ Except/ Else
Try/Except/ Else/ Finally


Week 4 

Working with Lists 
List Comprehensions
Working with Data Part 2
Introduction to NumPy
Introduction to Pandas Library
CSV files and Data Structure

Week 5 
Introduction to Matplotlib
Python Interactive Graphing Project
What is Data Science?

Week 6
Lambda Functions
*Args and **Kwargs
Planning Code Projects
Creating Graphical User Interfaces with Python
Tkinter for Applications


Week 7
Python Calculator Project
Python Application Styling

Week 8
PyGame Zero 
Adding Music, Sounds, and Custom Fonts to Games
Space Catcher Game Project

Build Fun Games, Applications, and Projects with Python 

Over the course, students will complete 5 projects with Python. These projects include:

Ceaser Cipher
Astronauts in Space Application
Student Enrollment Mini-Project
Interactive Graph Data Science Project
Calculator Project
Space Catcher Multi-Level Game

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

Interactive Groups

Every student is strongly 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 daily throughout the course. 

The class is a supportive, positive, and fun environment for all students!