Week 1
Lesson 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.
 Week 2
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.
 Week 3
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.
 Week 4
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.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
 Random Numbers and More Turtle Features
Learn advanced Turtle graphics: Coordinate system, control multiple turtles, write text, change turtle shape; use random module for random integers.

Project 5 – Turtle Race: Draw a racetrack with loops; simulate turtles moving random steps each turn for unpredictable race outcomes.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Functions and modules
Learn functions and modules: Understand function definition, input, procedure, and output; module structure for future projects.

Project 6 – Draw a Shape: Write a function to draw shapes with variable sides and sizes; add features like color; create pictures with multiple shapes.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Classes and Objects
Learn classes and objects: Understand how to define and use classes and objects for organized code.

Project 7 – School Roster System: Create a system to manage students and teachers in a school setting.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Designing Programs
Learn project planning and design: Understand methods for planning and structuring large projects.

Project 8 – Text Adventure: Develop an advanced text adventure game with an interactive map, applying all previously learned concepts.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Review
All previously taught concepts are reviewed, with special attention given to topics students wish to apply to their own final projects.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Final Project
Students will create their own program applying what they have learned throughout the class. Upon completion, the projects are demonstrated by their creators.