High School course

Python 101

YEARS 8+
ADVANCED
WEB
13 LESSONS

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Answer Key

Module 3: Jungle Run

Module 4: More Dust

Module 5: Around the Corner

Module 6: Scale the Slopes

Module 7: Stairway to Safety

Module 9: Around the Bend

Module 10: Bunny Hop

Module 11: Naming Conventions

Module 12: Left-Right

Module 14: Quiz

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U.S. Standards

CCSS-ELA: SL.7.1, SL.8.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.6, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6
CCSS-Math: HSN.Q.A.1, HSN.Q.A.2, HSN.Q.A.3, MP.1
CSTA: 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-19, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12, 3B-AP-24
CS CA: 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.17, 9-12.AP.12, 9-12.AP.14, 9-12.AP.16
ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d

U.K. Standards

Key stage 3

Pupils should be taught to:

design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
use 2 or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems; make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays]; design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions
understand simple Boolean logic [for example, AND, OR and NOT] and some of its uses in circuits and programming; understand how numbers can be represented in binary, and be able to carry out simple operations on binary numbers [for example, binary addition, and conversion between binary and decimal]
understand how instructions are stored and executed within a computer system; understand how data of various types (including text, sounds and pictures) can be represented and manipulated digitally, in the form of binary digits

Key stage 4

Pupils should be taught to:

develop their capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology
develop and apply their analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills

Lesson 1: The Basics

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Welcome
Course Overview
Jungle Run
More Dust
Around the Corner
Scale the Slopes
Stairway to Safety
What are Comments?
Around the Bend
Bunny Hop
Naming Conventions
Left-Right
Review
Quiz

Description

In this introduction to Python for intermediate or advanced coders in upper middle or high school, students will be learn to code in Python. As they complete this advanced lesson plan, they will enjoy engaging lessons, solve challenging puzzles, and build their own games in Python. This course is ideal for students who have already completed at least one Tynker course and are comfortable with the basics of programming logic and computational thinking. This course will help them learn how to code Python and adapt to the additional challenges of text-based syntax.

Students who successfully complete this lesson plan will demonstrate a strong mastery of Python syntax, as well as the ability to creatively program games and other projects and debug their own code. Students will also be able to come up with an idea for a Python game and take it through the entire design and implementation process, creating custom versions of many of their favorite games in Python.

Topics

Python syntax
Sequencing
Repetition
Conditional logic
Nested loops
Automation
Pattern recognition
Simple motion
Keyboard and mouse events
Pen drawing
Operators
Expressions
Variables
Turtle graphics
Using arrays and objects to store structured data

What Students Learn

Learn Python syntax
Use conditional logic, loops, and conditional loops to solve problems
Create and use variables
Detect and handle keyboard and mouse events
Write and interpret Python expressions
Use pen drawing and Turtle graphics to draw shapes and display images
Detect win/loss conditions in a game
Implement collision detection between images
Use arrays, dictionaries, and objects to store structured data

Technical Requirements

* Online courses require a modern desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet access and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.