Course Content
Week 1: Getting Started
In week 1 the basis goal is to get started with the basics.
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming & Python
Lesson 2: Your First Python Program
Week 2: Variables & Data Types
Variables are containers that computer programs use to store information pertinent to what that computer program will do. Data Types are the different types of Variables and how Python uses these variables when building logic
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Lesson 3: Variables and Strings
Lesson 4: Numbers and Math
Week 3: Making Decisions
In both computer programs and the AI world, computer programs need a way to make decisions. Booleans and Conditionals provide a way to make this happen.
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Lesson 5: Boolean Logic & if Statements
Lesson 6: Nested Conditions and elif
Week 4: Loops and Repetition
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Lesson 7: while Loops
Lesson 8: for Loops and Ranges
Week 5: Lists and Functions
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Lesson 9: Lists and Indexing
Lesson 10: Functions
Week 6: Intro to Turtle Graphics
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Lesson 11: Drawing with Python Turtle
Lesson 12: More Turtle Fun
Week 7: Basics of Game Programming
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Lesson 13: Introduction to Pygame (or Turtle Games if browser only)
Lesson 14: Handling Player Input
Week 8: Final Game Project
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Lesson 15: Planning a Simple Game
Lesson 16: Building and Sharing Your Game
learning Python Programming and also Intro to Games

Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming & Python

Topics Covered:

  • What is a program?
  • Installing Python or using an online editor (like Replit or Trinket)
  • Writing your first Python script using print()
  • Overview of the course and final game project

What is a Program?

A program is a set of instructions a computer can follow to do something. Programming is how we tell computers what to do.

Installing Python

You can download Python from python.org or use an online editor like:

Your First Python Program

Type this into your Python editor:

print("Hello, world!")

This program tells the computer to display the message Hello, world!

Practice Challenge

Write your own message using print(). Example:

print("My name is Alex and I'm learning Python!")

Activity:

  • Open Python or an online editor.
  • Write 3 different print statements with your name, favorite color, and a fun fact.
  • Run the program and see what it does!
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