Course Syllabus
Course Description / Overview:
Grades: 4th - 8th
In Python for Kids - Part 2, students will build upon knowledge from the previous session, learning about looping, string manipulation as an object, reading, and writing to files. During this session, students will apply their knowledge by creating mini-projects and also creating one final project at the end of the session.
Prerequisite: Basic Python knowledge or Python for Kids Part 1.
Note:
Classes will be divided into small groups with 1: 6 teacher: students ratio
Class Goals/Outcomes:
- Kids will learn more python concepts and tkinter GUI animation
Course Outline:
Class |
Contents |
1 |
Topic: While loop, For Loop Activity: Students points |
2 |
Topic: Loop in action Activity: counting, summing, averaging and filtering with loop |
3 |
Topic: String as object, slicing, ‘len’ function, ‘in’ operator, etc Activity: Slicing hostname |
4 |
Topic: Tkinter Text animation, inserting an image Activity: text screen saver application |
5 |
Topic: B’day Stripe Mini project Activity: Adding sound, making an application |
6 |
Topic: Creating Shapes on canvas, moving objects Activity: Moving circle application |
7 |
Topic: Stopwatch Reflexes Game Introduction Activity: Stopwatch Reflexes Game Phase I |
8 |
Topic: Stopwatch Reflexes Game Activity: Stopwatch Reflexes Game Phase II |
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