Python Programming | Beginner | 10 Week SP | 10 Weeks of Code
In this 10-week self paced course, students will learn the basics of python programming using fun and interesting examples. #builder
Sidney - KidsSpeakCode
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,187)
What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. There is a weekly homework assignment to apply practice the topics we cover in each lesson each week and build code combining concepts. Along with the videos and handouts, students receive video feedback posted to the classroom on their assignments to ensure they are on track with each module. Video feedback will be posted for the module, and students share and discuss their code and what approach they used to do the homework.Assessment
Progress is assessed though feedback on homework. At the end of each module, students work on an assignment which is returned with video feedback. This should help learners understand where they are, and to help sharpen their coding skills from the very basics to more advanced topics.Class Experience
In this course, we will learn how to program in Python from the ground up. Each module will have an in-depth video explaining the concepts and working through building programs and examples of concepts. From the very beginning steps into programming (the basics of Python) to more complicated programs, we will build up the skills to make our own programs and learn to code. Weekly modules will cover different topics, and scaffold skills so we are able to build more complex programs and think of new ways to solve coding challenges. Each module will have an overview of the topic we are going to cover, activities and games to learn, build on, and reinforce concepts. We will cover the basics of programming, learn about variables, and ways to store and use information in lists, dictionaries, tuples, and other structures. We will also learn about conditional statements to sort data, and user input and loops. The course will focus on fun and interesting examples to help students understand concepts that can be applied elsewhere. Because this is a flex class, students will get detailed videos each week that cover the topic of the week, as well as handouts or PowerPoint slides that cover the topic. Students have a weekly assignment at the end of each module, and post their code to the classroom. Students will be provided with video feedback on their code. Feedback will be provided so learners can work on improving the fundamentals of coding as we work through the course and build the skills need to learn programming.
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students will learn the basics of programming in python, and be able to create programs that take user input and process it. In addition, students will learn how to store and manipulate data, and build programs that respond to various conditions. By the end of the course, students should have a good idea of how to program in python with a focus on being able to solve practical problems using programming.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Module 1: Introduction to Python
We will talk about variables, and work on programs to explore variables, strings, integers, and floats. We will also build a dog age calculator and work on different ways to join and print strings. Lesson 2:
Module 2: Lists
We will do a deep dive into the world of lists and build programs that draw from lists including a changing story based on random selections from the contents of lists. Lesson 3:
Module 3: Loops
Our first examination of for loops and the ways we can use them with variables and lists to make things run over and over again without needed extra lines of code. Lesson 4:
Module 4: Conditional Statements
Conditional statements will let us sort though data, and we will use if/elif/else statements to sort through data, play a game against the computer, and organize our data by condition Other Details
Parental Guidance
Loom is a free screen recording tool that allows users to create and share videos for educational or collaborative purposes. YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can watch, upload, and share videos across various genres. Code with Mu is a simple code editor designed for beginner programmers, providing an easy-to-use interface for coding projects. Sync is a cloud storage service that enables users to store, share, and access files online. None of these resources require account registration to access basic features, but parental consent is required to ensure safe and appropriate use.
Supply List
We will be using the CodeWithMu program to build and run our code in the course. This program is free and open source, and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Learners share the .py files they create by attaching them to their messages. This course involves typing and a computer (this software will not work on a Chromebook or an iPad).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2020
4.8
1187reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love teaching programming using fun and interesting examples because it helps students go farther than learning hard to contextualize concepts. Understanding what we are doing and why means that students will be able to apply algebraic concepts (like x+y) having understood examples like (red bike + blue bike) in a way that has context and meaning. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$16
weekly or $159 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 35 learners
Choose your start date
Ages: 9-14
