Summer Camp: Project Based Python (Level 1)

 An introduction to what Python is and what makes it a valuable skill to learn, along with the basics of variables, print statements, and user input. We also dive into the basics of turtle graphics.
Project 1 – Connect the Dots
Students will use variables, user input, and turtle graphics functions to create a connect the dots drawing program. 

 The students will learn about operations and conditional logic. We introduce boolean values and operations, comparison operations, and conditional statements. Students will compare strings and integers and create branching programs.
Project 2 – Create an interactive story game 
Students apply all these new concepts to create an interactive story with different endings depending on the choices the player makes. 

 Students will learn about the float data type, mathematical operations, and loops in python. For-loops and while-loops allow us to repeat parts of our code. New turtle features are introduced to change the background color and drawing speed.
Project 3 – Winding spirals
Using the turtle module and loops, students will create several colorful spiral patterns and use variables to change the appearance of the patterns. 

 Students will learn about ordered collections of data called lists, how to add and remove items from lists, how to access and change list items, and how to use lists to organize data.
Project 4 – Survey with turtle
Students will create interactive surveys to share with classmates and use turtle graphics to display the data they have collected