Winter Camp: Project Based Python (Level 2)

 Due to the higher complexity of projects, students will learn to write and run python locally using Thonny. Students will learn how to use some of the helpful features of this beginner-friendly Python IDE to understand errors in their code. Additionally, pip will be introduced, and students will install a module using the package manager in Thonny. 
Project 1: Turtle Test Program
Students will write a short turtle graphics program to test out their new programming environment. 

 Pygame is a cross-platform module in Python. It includes computer graphics and sound libraries the students will be able to use in their programming. Students learn the basics of creating graphics like dots and bouncing rectangles. 
Project 2: Raining Circles
Students will use what they’ve learned to create their own animation of colorful circles from a pygame template project. 

 Students are introduced to pygame events, and use what they have learned so far to create their first GUI program that allows a user to place dots on a screen. With a few simple additions, they finish this lesson with a basic painting program.
Project 3: Basic Painting Program
Students will create a simple program to paint on the screen with different colors. 

 Students make their most advanced pygame project yet, creating a multiple file program that generates enemies and obstacles in an infinite runner style game.
Project 6: Infinite Runner
Students create an infinite runner style game that generates enemies and obstacles that the player must avoid or launch a projectile at to clear.