Python Basics for Young Learners
Covers Python basics in a playful format to build early coding fluency.
Description : Designed to teach Python in a playful format, this course helps young learners grasp basic programming concepts through interactive exercises and simple projects.
Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
**Module 1: Getting Started with Python** *Section 1: Setting Up Our Python Environment* - **Lesson 1: Installing Python** - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Installing Python on Your Computer - **Lesson 2: Exploring the Python Shell** - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Learning to Use the Python Interactive Shell *Section 2: Understanding Basic Syntax* - **Lesson 1: Writing Your First Line of Code** - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Printing Your First Message - **Lesson 2: How Python Reads Code** - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Python’s Statement Structure *Section 3: Learning About Comments and Outputs* - **Lesson 1: Writing Comments** - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Explaining Code with Comments - **Lesson 2: The Print Statement** - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Displaying Information Using Print *Section 4: Exploring Python’s Basic Math* - **Lesson 1: Basic Arithmetic Operations** - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing - **Lesson 2: Understanding Order of Operations** - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 How Python Evaluates Math Expressions *Section 5: Solving Simple Problems* - **Lesson 1: Thinking Like a Programmer** - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Breaking Down a Problem Step-by-Step - **Lesson 2: Writing a Simple Program** - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Combining What You’ve Learned to Solve a Task **Module 2: Variables and Data Types** *Section 1: Introducing Variables* - **Lesson 1: What Is a Variable?** - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding the Concept of Variables - **Lesson 2: Naming Your Variables** - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Guidelines for Creating Good Variable Names *Section 2: Working with Numbers* - **Lesson 1: Using Integers and Floats** - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Differentiating Between Whole Numbers and Decimals - **Lesson 2: Basic Math with Variables** - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Performing Operations on Number Variables *Section 3: Exploring Text with Strings* - **Lesson 1: Creating and Using Strings** - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 How to Write and Read Text in Python - **Lesson 2: Simple String Operations** - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Joining and Repeating Strings *Section 4: Understanding Booleans and Logic* - **Lesson 1: True and False** - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning About Boolean Values in Python - **Lesson 2: Basic Logical Operations** - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Using And, Or, and Not in Simple Conditions *Section 5: Getting Input and Showing Output* - **Lesson 1: Receiving User Input** - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 How to Ask for and Use Input from a User - **Lesson 2: Displaying Variables on Screen** - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Combining Print with Variables for Output **Module 3: Control Flow with Conditions and Loops** *Section 1: Introduction to Conditional Statements* - **Lesson 1: Understanding if Statements** - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 How to Make Decisions with if - **Lesson 2: Using else to Handle Alternatives** - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Writing if/else Statements *Section 2: Exploring elif for More Choices* - **Lesson 1: Adding More Conditions** - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding elif in Decision Making - **Lesson 2: Practical Examples of Conditions** - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Using if, elif, and else in Programs *Section 3: Introduction to Loops* - **Lesson 1: What Are Loops?** - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Learning the Concept of Repetition - **Lesson 2: Using for Loops** - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Writing Simple for Loops *Section 4: Learning While Loops* - **Lesson 1: Writing a While Loop** - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 How to Use while for Repeated Actions - **Lesson 2: Loop Control with break** - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exiting a Loop When a Condition Is Met *Section 5: Combining Conditions and Loops* - **Lesson 1: Using Conditions Inside Loops** - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creating Interactive Repetitive Tasks - **Lesson 2: Practical Looping Exercises** - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Building Simple Programs with Loops **Module 4: Functions and Reusable Code** *Section 1: Understanding Functions* - **Lesson 1: What Is a Function?** - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Learning How Functions Improve Our Code - **Lesson 2: Defining Your Own Function** - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Writing a Simple Function *Section 2: Passing Information to Functions* - **Lesson 1: Using Parameters** - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 How to Give Functions Data to Work With - **Lesson 2: Calling Functions with Arguments** - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Passing Values into Your Function *Section 3: Getting Results from Functions* - **Lesson 1: Understanding Return Values** - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 How Functions Can Give Back Answers - **Lesson 2: Using Returned Data** - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Incorporating Function Results into Code *Section 4: Exploring Built-In Functions* - **Lesson 1: What Are Built-In Functions?** - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning About Python’s Helpful Functions - **Lesson 2: Using a Variety of Built-In Functions** - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Practical Examples with len(), type(), and more *Section 5: Organizing Code with Modules* - **Lesson 1: Importing Python Modules** - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 How to Use Existing Code from Libraries - **Lesson 2: Exploring a Simple Module** - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Using one module (like math) in your programs **Module 5: Building Simple Projects** *Section 1: Project Planning and Overview* - **Lesson 1: Brainstorming Project Ideas** - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 How to Think of Fun, Simple Projects - **Lesson 2: Outlining a Project** - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Planning the Steps for Your Program *Section 2: Creating a Mini Calculator* - **Lesson 1: Designing the Calculator** - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Setting Up a Simple Calculator Interface - **Lesson 2: Coding Calculator Functions** - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Using Math Operations in a Functional Project *Section 3: Drawing with Python Using Turtle Graphics* - **Lesson 1: Introduction to Turtle Graphics** - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 How to Use Turtle for Drawing Shapes - **Lesson 2: Creating Simple Drawings** - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Drawing Squares, Circles, and Patterns *Section 4: Simple Interactive Programs* - **Lesson 1: Making a Guessing Game** - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Writing Code for a Basic Guessing Game - **Lesson 2: Enhancing User Interaction** - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Adding Personal Touches to Your Game *Section 5: Recap and Celebration of Learning* - **Lesson 1: Reviewing Key Concepts** - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 A Fun Recap of What You’ve Learned - **Lesson 2: Showcasing Your Projects** - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing and Celebrating Your Python Creations