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Intro to Python: Build a Space Shooter Video Game, Coding 1-On-1 Tutoring

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Discover the magic of Python, a highly popular and beginner-friendly programming language. In this class, students will learn Coding fundamentals while creating a Space Shooter game. It is a Project based, Hands on and a fun, gamified class

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
8 lessons//8 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Design a Satellite
-Introduction to turtle tool with Python -Learn to code shapes and fill colors -Explore 2D coordinates
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Sparks in Space
-Learn to define custom functions -Understand the use of dot operator in function calling -Learn to change screen size with turtle
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Game Title Screen
-Learn to use for loop in Python -Learn to add text with turtle -Define variables and use random numbers to create multiple objects on screen.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Space Surfer
-Add background and spaceship image for the game -Detect keypress and move the spaceship -Learn to use conditional and mathematical operators
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Falling Asteroids
-Introduction to multiple turtle objects -Learn to use while loop and if conditionals -Learn to move the asteroids continuously
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Space Wreck
-Introduction to collision detection -Track the distance between two game objects -Learn to use break statement to terminate the loop
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Fired Up!
-Introduction to code debugging -Shoot projectile from the spaceship -Learn the concepts of local and global variables
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Space Shooter
-Learn to add game states such as game over -Add the feature of score and lives -Learn to disable keypress event
  • C1: Design a Satellite -Introduction to turtle tool with Python -Learn to code shapes and fill colors -Explore 2D coordinates Class Outcome: Write program to build structure of a satellite C2: Sparks in Space -Learn to define custom functions -Understand the use of dot operator in function calling -Learn to change screen size with turtle Class Outcome: Create a game title screen with stars and craters with Moon background. C3: Game Title Screen -Learn to use for loop in Python -Learn to add text with turtle -Define variables and use random numbers to create multiple objects on screen. Class outcome: Finish the game title screen using for loop, variables, and random numbers. C4: Space Surfer -Add background and spaceship image for the game -Detect keypress and move the spaceship -Learn to use conditional and mathematical operators Class outcome: Build a spaceship which can be controlled using keyboard keys C5: Falling Asteroids -Introduction to multiple turtle objects -Learn to use while loop and if conditionals -Learn to move the asteroids continuously Class Outcome: Create the effect of multiple asteroids falling. C6: Space Wreck -Introduction to collision detection -Track the distance between two game objects -Learn to use break statement to terminate the loop Class Outcome: Detect the collision between spaceship and asteroids. C7: Fired Up! -Introduction to code debugging -Shoot projectile from the spaceship -Learn the concepts of local and global variables Class Outcome: Add the projectile shooting ability in spaceship. C8: Space Shooter -Learn to add game states such as game over -Add the feature of score and lives -Learn to disable keypress event Class Outcome: Finish the space shooter game by adding score, lives, and game over condition.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon request
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: Students will receive home work as a DIY coding activity . They will follow the provided tutorial to finish the homework assignment. All projects will be finished individually. Homework will be recommended but not mandatory.
 1 file available upon enrollment
-You must have a computer with good internet connection. -Materials (like a mouse) for a better learning experience.
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Joined February, 2024
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Launched in 2015, BYJU'S offers highly personalised and effective learning programs for K12 grades. Today, with 50 million registered students and 3.5 million paid subscriptions, BYJU'S has become one of the most preferred education platforms... 
1-on-1 Lessons

$38

weekly or $304 for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16

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