Project Based Python Coding for High School (Level 2)
In this intermediate Python course, high school students create projects like games and apps using Pygame, learn HTTP requests, and explore data analysis techniques, building skills for future machine learning projects.
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10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursProjects
2-4 hours per week. Projects are not mandatory but we strongly encourage students to complete themAssessment
includedCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this intermediate level course, students will strengthen their Python programming skills and begin making more complex projects. Students learn to use Pygame to create GUI applications and games, including a painting app and infinite runner game. In addition, students are introduced to HTTP requests, python dictionaries, and data analysis techniques in order to prepare them for future machine learning projects. Project-based lessons reinforce python fundamentals and teach students how to design games and structure larger programs using classes and objects. Students will be asked to apply what they’ve learned to create a final project of their own design which will be presented on the last day of class. There will be some reinforcement quizzes for students to complete after lessons, along with review games that will be played in the final class meetings to ensure students remember material and are prepared to take the next steps in their programming adventures. For a week to week program, check out the syllabus.
Learning Goals
In this intermediate Python course, students use Pygame to create GUI applications and games while learning HTTP requests, Python dictionaries, and data analysis for future projects.Emphasizing hands-on learning, they design games and develop programming skills, culminating in a final project presentation to demonstrate their proficiency.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Environment Setup
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. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Intro to Pygame
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. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
GUI with Pygame
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. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
More Pygame Features
Students will extend their projects from the previous lesson to include more features. They will learn to create a scalable interface, use images in pygame, and implement smarter collision detection.
Project 4: Advanced Painting Program
Students will add more features to their basic painting program to change the brush size and create a scalable canvas. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
10 hours of Python experience or having taken our Python level 1 course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Technical Requirements:
PC (Windows 10) or Mac (macOS 10.13) with at least a 2GHz processor and 2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM is recommended).
No Chromebooks!!!
Broadband internet with at least 1.8Mbps download and 900Kbps upload speeds. Please make sure to remove your firewall if any
Webcam - Either external or built-in (many laptops have an integrated camera).
Microphone and Speakers - We recommend headphones with an integrated microphone
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Project-based, STEM Coding + AI Programs + Mathematics
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AI Code Academy offers the following project-based learning programs:
(1) Basic Computer Skills (Grades 1-8)
(2) Scratch Coding Projects（Grades 2–5） two levels
(3) Micro.bit Coding Projects（Grades 3–4）
(4) AI Machine Learning Projects with Scratch（Grades 4–6）
(5) Roblox（Grades 3–8）Two levels
(6) Project-Based Python for Kids (Grades 4–12）
(7) Game Design with Unity 2D & 3D（Grades 4–12） two levels
(8) Project-Based JavaScript for Kids（Grades 4–12） two levels
(9) Web Design for Kids: HTML & CSS & WordPress （Grades 4–12）
(10) Int./Advanced Python Projects for Kids（Grades 5–12）(two levels)
(11) AI Machine Learning in Python with Raspberry Pi & Sensors（Grades 6–12）three levels
(12) AI Machine Learning in Python with Big Data（Grades 6–12）
(13) Machine Learning in Python with Raspberry Pi & Smart Devices (Grades 6–12
(14) Project-Based Java（Grades 6–12）
(15) Project-Based C++（Grades 6–12）
(16) AP Computer Science A (grades 9-12)
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$27
weekly or $269 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
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Ages: 13-17
4-10 learners per class
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