Python Programming for Kids and Teens
InnosoftGulf
Course Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Python and Programming Concepts
- 1.1 Introduction to Python programming
- 1.2 Installing Python and using the IDLE editor
- 1.3 Basic programming concepts: variables, data types, and operators
- 1.4 Introduction to input and output functions
- 1.5 Simple math operations
Module 2: Control Structures and Functions
- 2.1 Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
- 2.2 Loops (while and for)
- 2.3 Functions: definition and usage
- 2.4 Function parameters and return values
- 2.5 Coding challenges and exercises
Module 3: Working with Data
- 3.1 Lists: creation, manipulation, and iteration
- 3.2 Tuples and sets
- 3.3 Dictionaries: creation and operations
- 3.4 List comprehensions
- 3.5 Mini-project: Creating a simple quiz game
Module 4: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- 4.1 Classes and objects
- 4.2 Attributes and methods
- 4.3 Inheritance and polymorphism
- 4.4 Encapsulation and abstraction
- 4.5 Mini-project: Designing a simple object-oriented game
Module 5: Error Handling and File I/O
- 5.1 Handling exceptions with try and except
- 5.2 Reading and writing text files
- 5.3 Working with CSV and JSON files
- 5.4 Mini-project: Student grade management system
Module 6: Introduction to GUI Programming with Tkinter
- 6.1 Overview of Tkinter and its components
- 6.2 Creating windows and widgets (buttons, labels, text boxes, etc.)
- 6.3 Event-driven programming and binding events
- 6.4 Mini-project: Building a simple calculator app
Module 7: Basic Game Development with Pygame
- 7.1 Installing Pygame and setting up the environment
- 7.2 Introduction to game loop and events
- 7.3 Drawing and animating sprites
- 7.4 Collision detection and basic game logic
- 7.5 Mini-project: Building a basic arcade-style game
Module 8: Final Project and Course Recap
- 8.1 Final project: Designing and implementing a Python program or game
- 8.2 Peer review and feedback sessions
- 8.3 Course recap and future learning resources
- 8.4 Awarding of certificates and closing ceremony