Introduction to Coding in Python - 35 LESSONS | Computer Science & Programming

Unlock the full potential of your students with this engaging, exciting, and interactive Python coding course! This resource includes 35 lessons that will help your students develop fluency with computer science and computational thinking. And the best part? The preparation has already been completed for you, so you can jump right in! With easy-to-follow lessons, activities, assignments, and quizzes that reinforce key concepts, your students will become confident coders in no time. Take a look at the Preview File for a Syllabus which includes a more in-depth look into this resource.

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What is included?

• 35 engaging lessons that cover everything from basic syntax to more advanced concepts such as object-oriented programming and artificial intelligence.
• Detailed Syllabus that can be found in the speaker notes of the first google slide.
• Interactive, engaging, and comprehensive Google Slides that will keep your students excited to learn.
• Every lesson has independent practice coding questions to give students for homework.
• 7 Kahoots that will allow students to participate in a fun and competitive way, which can increase student engagement and motivation. Moreover, they can be used to assess student understanding.
• 6 Google Slides Activities which reinforce concepts taught and make learning more enjoyable.
• 6 Assignments to help reinforce the concepts learned and provide a hands-on coding experience. These assignments are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, and will give your students the opportunity to apply their new skills in a practical setting.
• 5 quizzes that come in two convenient formats: a printable Google Doc, and a Google Form for online completion.
• 1 General Rubric that you can use to mark the assignments

What will students learn?

• Data types
• Variables
• Input and output
• Logical operators
• Conditional statements
• Lists
• Dictionaries
• Tuples
• Sets
• String operations
• Loops
• Functions
• FILE I/O
• map() function
• filter() function
• Lambda functions
• Classes and objects
• Artificial Intelligence
• Introduction to Pygame
• And much more!

Who is this resource for?

• This Python coding resource is designed for teachers and students at all levels of coding experience. Whether you're brand new to coding or have advanced skills, this course is tailored to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently integrate coding into your classroom. With detailed explanations and step-by-step guidance (each slide contains speaker note instructions and explanations), you'll be able to easily understand the basics of coding and quickly progress to more advanced concepts.
• This course is suitable for students in grades 6 to 10 (but not exclusive to)

How long will it take to complete this resource?

• This course includes 35 lessons (each lesson can take up to 60-90 minutes)
• However, some lessons may require additional time to fully complete and understand. This allows you to tailor the course to meet the needs and abilities of your students, ensuring that they receive the support and guidance they need to succeed.

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Created by Katrin Sukovati, Copyright © CodingWithKat. All rights reserved. Purchase of this unit entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages in limited quantities for single classroom use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for any commercial or for-profit purposes is strictly forbidden without written permission from the publisher. Copying any part of this product and placing it on the Internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden and is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These items can be picked up in a google search and then shared worldwide for free. If you have any questions about licensing or usage, please contact me at codingwithkat@gmail.com or through TPT.