What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
Students may bring Python programs that they are already developing and receive help with coding and debugging. Alternatively, learners may progress through a series of lessons that introduce the most important Python skills and learn to code with fun projects like custom Mad-Libs, a Pokemon-style Monster Battler, and more! Lesson 1 - Introduction to Python - How to use Google Colab - What Python looks like - "Strings" Lesson 2 - Input and Output - Print() and Input() - Variables() - Project 1: Mad Libs Lesson 3 - True or False - "Booleans" - Comparing strings - If statements Lesson 4 - Conditional Code - Tabs and territory - "Else" and "elif" - Project 2: Quizzes Lesson 5 - Numbers and Math - "Integers" - Math operations - Math with variables Lesson 6 - To Infinity and Beyond! - Comparing numbers - "While" loops - Project 3: Monster Battler, version 1 Lesson 7 - Making and Using Lists - Lists - Indexing - Adding and removing Lesson 8 - Special List Functions - "Tuples" - Sorted and range - Project 4: Shopping Mall, version 1 Lesson 9 - Counting and Functions - "For" loops - What is a function? - Creating a function Lesson 10 - Custom Functions - Parameters - Return - Project 5: Fishing Minigame Lesson 11 - Fractional Numbers - "Floats" - Math with floating points - Intro to modules Lesson 12 - Randomness - The "random" module - Randint, random, and choice - Project 6: Shopping Mall, version 2 Lesson 13 - So Many Types - Types review - Custom types: Classes - The __init__ function Lesson 14 - Creating Objects from Classes - Creating an object - Class functions - Project 7: Pet Simulator Lessons 15 & 16 - Final Project: Monster Battler! This lesson plan is organized so that one topic will be covered during a 25-minute session. However, the content that is taught in each class is flexible and tailored to the students, so the pace may be sped up or slowed down to prioritize the students' learning and enjoyment! Students will need to be able to use Google Colab for these lessons. If the student or guardian has experience using Jupyter notebooks or another Python editor, these can be used instead of Colab.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course uses Google Colab, so access to a Google account is required. Please make sure your learner has access to a device they can type Python code on, like a laptop or desktop PC.
Students will be asked to screen-share their code during class.
Pre-Requisites
Students need experience typing on a computer. Previous practice sharing their screen on Zoom is preferred.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$25
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14