Course Syllabus
Course Description / Overview:
Grade: 4th - 8th
In Python for Kids - Part 1, students will learn to install Python and will learn many of the fundamental concepts of programming, such as variable, if conditions, functions, and strings. They will also work with creating graphical user interfaces using Tkinter widgets such as frames, buttons, and labels. Kids will work on mini-projects and develop one final interactive game based on concepts covered in this session.
Note:
Classes will be divided into small groups with 1: 6 teacher: students ratio
Class Goals/Outcomes:
- Getting kids started with python coding concepts and tkinter GUI
Course Outline:
Topic # |
Contents |
Day 1 |
Topic: Variables, input(), str(), int() commands Activity: Create a program which converts hours to seconds |
Day 2 |
Topic: Condition, if/elif, else, Logical operators ‘and’, ’or’, ‘not’, try/except Activity: Grading Rubrics |
Day 3 |
Topic: Functions, global and local variables Activity: Salary calculation |
Day 4 |
Topic: Strings, Random Module Activity: Guess the number code |
Day 5 |
Topic: Tkinter, frame, label, button, pack() Activity: Know Your shape GUI |
Day 6 |
Topic: Entry widget, Canvas, Text on canvas, grid() Activity: Grading Rubrics GUI |
Day 7 |
Topic: Guess the Number Game Activity: Start Game |
Day 8 |
Topic: Guess the Number Game Activity: Game Complete |
Student Expectations / Classroom Policies:
- Decent typing skills
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Kids should know how to use some keyboard shortcuts-
Windows Commands:
CTRL / to comment and uncomment on repl.it
CTRL z to undo
CTRL c to copy
CTRL v to paste
CTRL + to make the font bigger on repl.it
CTRL - to make the font smaller on repl.it
Mac Commands
COMMAND / to comment and uncomment on repl.it
COMMAND z to undo
COMMAND c to copy
COMMAND v to paste
COMMAND + to make the font bigger on repl.it
COMMAND - to make the font smaller on repl.it
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Some Zoom Feature:
How to screen share on zoom
How to use chat for text message on zoom
- Before class starts, create an account on repl.it.
We will use an online editor for this class Repl.it. Below is the link for an editor. Kids will require to create a login to use it.
(Links to an external site.)Repl Online Editor Link (Links to an external site.)
Video tutorials on how to use repl.it
Progressive Kids Lesson Setup Video:
What Should I bring to Class?
- Access to windows or Mac laptop
- Internet access