212 EASTERN MAIN RD. TUNAPUNA
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$300
15 SEATS

Course Details

Learn the fundamentals of Python programming through fun, creative projects using Tracy the Turtle. Students will build on basic programming concepts to explore lists, loops, strings, and file input/output while completing hands-on projects. Topics include: * - Lists and list methods * - Loops and iteration * - Strings and string methods * - File I/O (reading and writing) * - Real-world Python applications

Requirements

Age: Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in this course

Module 1: Refresher — Challenges with Tracy

Refresher Challenges

  • - Refresh foundational Python concepts
  • - Partner project: create a digital art platform

Module 2: Lists

Working with Lists

  • - Creating and altering lists
  • - List methods and manipulation

Module 3: Lists and Loops

Iterating through Lists

  • - Iterating through lists using index values
  • - Iterating using list items directly
  • - Partner project: interactive to-do list

Module 4: Project — Ticketing System

Ticketing System

  • - Comprehensive application of prior concepts
  • - Create a system to track patron lines

Module 5: Strings

Working with Strings

  • - Accessing characters and substrings
  • - Looping over strings
  • - String methods
  • - Partner project: parsing text

Module 6: Project — Timeline

Timeline Project

  • - User interaction implementation
  • - Student choice of timeline topic

Module 7: File I/O — Reading from Files

Reading Files

  • - Opening and reading files in programs

Module 8: File I/O — Writing to Files

Writing Files

  • - Writing to files in programs

Module 9: Project — Poetry Remixer

Poetry Remixer

  • - Creative file manipulation and text alteration

Module 10: Python in the Real World

Real-World Applications

  • - Explore industry applications of Python
  • - Open-ended project presentation

Hayden Chow

Teacher

Uncle Hayden has over 20 years experience in the field of electronics and computer science. He has attained certification in Telephony and Communications and is MCP certified. Uncle Hayden joined the Wepala family in 2017 and is an avid fan of the EV3 Robots. He especially enjoys working with kids, as they offer a blank canvas with which to work. "Uninhibited and free to think..."