Python Programming For Kids Course Curriculum

Course Curriculum

•   Introduction to Python and Programming Concepts

  •    Getting Started with Python
  •         Introduction to Python and its uses
  •         Installing Python and a code editor
  •         Writing and running a simple program
  •    Variables and Basic Data Types
  •         Variables and data types (numbers, strings)
  •         Simple calculations and string manipulation
  •    Control Flow
  •         Using `if` statements for decision-making
  •         Loops (for and while) for repetition

  Functions and Modules

•    Functions and Parameters
•         Defining and calling functions
•         Using parameters and return values
•    Built-in Functions and Libraries
•         Introduction to Python's built-in functions
•         Exploring basic libraries (e.g., `random`, `math`)
•    Creating and Using Modules
•         Organizing code into modules
•         Importing and using modules in a program




  Lists, Strings, and Dictionaries

•    Lists and Indexing
•         Creating and manipulating lists
•         Accessing elements by index
•    Strings and String Methods
•         Working with strings (concatenation, slicing)
•         String methods for manipulation
•    Dictionaries and Key-Value Pairs
•         Creating and using dictionaries
•         Accessing and modifying dictionary items




  Basic Game Development

•    Introduction to Turtle Graphics
•         Using the Turtle graphics library for simple drawings
•         Creating basic shapes and patterns
•    Building a Simple Game
•         Designing and coding a simple game (e.g., Pong, Guess the Number)
•         User input and game logic




  File Handling and Data Persistence

•    Reading and Writing Files
•         Opening, reading, and writing to files
•         Working with text and CSV files
•    Introduction to JSON
•         Serializing and deserializing data with JSON
•         Storing data in JSON format




  Introduction to GUI (Graphical User Interfaces)

•    Simple GUI with Tkinter
•         Introduction to Tkinter for GUI development
•         Creating buttons, labels, and simple forms
•    Building a Basic Application
•         Designing and coding a simple desktop application (e.g., To-Do List, Calculator)




  Final Project

•    Capstone Project
•         Apply all learned concepts to create a more complex project or game
•         Presentation and code review