Project Based Python Coding for Kids (Level 1)
In this project-based Python course, students will learn coding fundamentals by creating interactive games and designs. With a focus on hands-on learning, this course helps kids think critically while mastering key programming concepts.
AI Code Academy
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What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. All projects will be finished individually. Homework will be recommended but not mandatoryAssessment
Final project presentationCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this 10 lesson project-based course, students will learn to program using Python, the most popular programming language for software engineering, data science, and AI. Our Python lessons teach students programming fundamentals, including the usage of variables, flow controls, functions, and objects, as well as how to use the Turtle library to create graphical designs and interactive games which meet young students' interests. Learning Python greatly enhances students’ abilities to think critically and programmatically. All lessons are project-based, and each lesson contains one fun guided project that allows students to practice new programming concepts. All students will be asked to apply what they’ve learned to create a final project of their own design which will be presented on the last day of class. There will be some reinforcement quizzes for students to complete after lessons, along with review games that will be played in the final class meetings to ensure students remember material and are prepared to take the next steps in their programming adventures. For a week-to-week program check out the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn both fundamental programming concepts and Python project examples.
Top students will be invited to participate in the American Computer Science League.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Python with Turtle
Introduction to Python: Learn about variables, print statements, user input, and basics of turtle graphics.
Project 1 – Connect the Dots: Create a drawing program using variables, user input, and turtle graphics functions. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Operations and Conditional Logic
Learn operations and conditional logic: Understand boolean values, comparison operations, and conditional statements; compare strings and integers; create branching programs.
Project 2 – Interactive Story Game: Apply new concepts to create a story with different endings based on player choices. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Repeating Patterns with Turtle
Learn float data type, mathematical operations, loops, and new turtle features.
Project 3 – Winding Spirals: Create colorful spiral patterns using turtle and loops; modify patterns with variables. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lists
Learn about lists: Add, remove, access, and change list items; organize data.
Project 4 – Survey with Turtle: Create interactive surveys; use turtle graphics to display collected data. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Project-based Python Coding program. In this online live course, students will learn the most popular programming language for software engineering, data science, machine learning and AI. All lessons are project based and each lesson contains one fun project. All students will be asked to finish a final project with their own ideas which will be presented on the last day. There will be some quizzes for students to finish at home.
Please read through this guidance before you enroll your children to our Python 1 class. To get started, please set up an account with https://replit.com , which we will be using both in and out of class for this course.
Replit.com provides users with a hosted environment to practice coding and to build and deploy software and web servers, made available through our Service. (https://replit.com/site/terms)
Unless you are a Teams for Education student user, when you create an account with us, you represent and warrant that you are above the age of 13, and that the information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in the immediate termination of your account on the Service.
Important notes:
As per Outschool Policy: For the safety of all students, all cameras must be on during the entire class duration, or at least for the first few minutes of the class session in certain circumstances. Please mute your audio (keep video enabled) during the class session.
For those that have never used Outschool before, please follow this link for some awesome preparation before our first class:
https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/802757-how-to-prepare-for-your-first-class
To join the class, please login to your Outschool account and click the scheduled session to get into the classroom, where you click “Join live meeting” to join the zoom classroom. There is no zoom link needed.
If you have any questions/concerns please feel free to reach out through us on Outschool. We are beyond excited to have this opportunity to go on this amazing coding adventure with you all. Please come prepared and ready to learn for our first class, see you soon!
Best regards,
AI Code Academy
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $199 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1814 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-10 learners per class
