Your student will learn how to code with Python, one of the world's most popular coding languages. There is no experience necessary for this class, and it will be fun for everyone! Some projects we will complete include rock, paper, scissors, a mad libs game, login system, spiral animation, and a space catcher game. This is an Outschool flexible schedule class, so all lessons are pre-recorded videos that can be completed at a time convenient for them. Students can ask questions or get help with any of their projects at any time during the week. Students can continue learning more about Python with an 8-week Level II class, and specialized Python classes including AI and Machine Learning. *This is an intensive class meaning students will need to dedicate 4 to 6 hours per week to this class.*

Week 1 (Part 1 & 2)

Meet Python!  
What Can You Do with Python?
How Do Computers Run Python Code?
Data Types: Strings and Integers 
Mathematical Operations 
What are Variables? 
Declaring a Variable
Mini-Projects: Time in Day and Class Greeting
Python Comments 
Format Strings   
Project: Python Mad Libs Game
Data Type Booleans: True or False
Comparison Operators ==, <, <
Conditional Statement Introduction
if/ else Conditional Statements
if/elif/ else Conditional Statements 
Coder Skills #1: What is Good Code?
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

Week 2 (Part 3 & 4) 

Review Part 1 & 2 and Challenge Question Review
Python Lists
Python List Methods
What are Libraries? 
Conditional Operators and/or 
Project: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Troubleshooting Our Code
Data Type Floats: Fractions and Decimals
Python Type Casting or Conversion
Code with Mu Features
Introduction to Functions
First Function
Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #1
Mini-Project: Function Practice Question #2
Coder Skills #2: A Good Coder is A Good Searcher
Practice Challenges (2– 3 hours) 

Week 3

Part 4 & 5 Review and Challenge Question Review
Project: Python Login System
Global and Local Scope
Login System Project Update
Python Dictionaries
Python Dictionary Methods
Coder Skills #3: Lifelong Learning
What is a Loop?
For Loops
Using if/else Statements With Loops
Python Break Keyword
Python Range() Function
Python Turtle Animation Library Introduction
Project: Spiral Animation
Practice Challenges (2 – 3 hours) 

Week 4

Part 5 & 6 Review and Challenge Question Review
Python Modulo
Not Operator
Incrementing and Decrementing in Python
Project: Guess the Number
Coding Skill #4 - Hard Learning
Methods Review
Python String Methods
Python Updates
Control Flow
What is the PyGame Zero Game Library 
Project: Space Catcher Game
Code Skills #5: What Interests You in Coding?
Practice Challenges (1 – 2 hours) 

***Outschool Flexible Schedule Courses***

This course includes pre-recorded video lessons and coding projects that can be watched at a time convenient for your student! . Students can ask questions or get assistance with coding projects at anytime during the week. They can post directly to the Outschool classroom or direct message the instructor at anytime.  Students are also strongly encouraged to share code, projects, and questions with the class. This helps students engage with other students and the instructor. Please, send me a message if you have any questions about the course.

**Intensive Classes**

This intensive format is a full 8-week class that is offered over 4-weeks. Students should be able to dedicate a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to complete the course. Please, send a message if you have any questions. The link to the 8-week class is available at the bottom of the description if that would be a better option for your student. 

Build Fun Games and Projects with Python 

Students will have the opportunity to complete 7 engaging coding projects and entertaining games using Python. These projects include:

Minutes in Day Mini Project
Mad Libs
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Login System
Spiral Animation
Guess the Number
Space Catcher Game

These projects allow students to apply what they have learned with Python while building engaging projects!