Course Overview:
• Duration: 4 Hours
• Goal: Introduce Python programming, including basic concepts like variables, user input, and
simple math operations, and have students complete two interactive projects.
Course Structure:
Hour 1: Introduction to Python and Basic Concepts
(15 minutes) Introduction to Python
• What is Programming?
o Briefly explain programming and how it is used in daily life (e.g., apps, games, robots).
o Python is a beginner-friendly programming language used in various fields (game
development, web development, robotics).
• Setting Up Python
o Show how to open Python (e.g., using Thonny or IDLE) and explain how to write and
run Python code.
(30 minutes) Variables and Data Types
• What is a Variable?
o Explain variables as storage containers for values (numbers, text).
o Introduce Integers (whole numbers), Floats (decimal numbers), and Strings (text).
o Example: x = 5 (integer), y = "Hello" (string).
• Simple Math with Python
o Teach how to perform basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division.
o Example: x = 5 + 3, y = 10 - 2, z = 5 * 2.
• Interactive Activity:
Let students write simple math programs:
x=5
y = 10
z=x+y
print(z)
Hour 2: Working with User Input
(20 minutes) Taking User Input
• What is User Input?
o Introduce the input() function, which allows users to interact with the program.
o Example: name = input("What is your name? ")
• Interactive Activity:
Students write a program that asks for their name and age and prints a greeting:
name = input("What is your name? ")
age = input("How old are you? ")
print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old!")
(10 minutes) String Manipulation
• Combine Strings: Teach how to use + to combine (concatenate) strings.
o Example: greeting = "Hello " + name.
• Interactive Activity:
Students modify their greeting program to include their favourite colour:
color = input("What is your favourite colour? ")
print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old and your favourite colour is {colour}.")
Hour 3: Simple Python Projects
(30 minutes) Project 1: Math Game
• Goal: Build a simple math game that asks a user to answer basic math questions.
• Project Walkthrough:
o Use random.randint() to generate random numbers for math questions.
o Example: "What is 3 + 5?"
o Program checks the user’s answer and gives feedback.
o Code:
import random
# Generate two random numbers
number1 = random.randint(1, 10)
number2 = random.randint(1, 10)
# Ask the user for an answer
answer = int(input(f"What is {number1} + {number2}? "))
# Check if the answer is correct
if answer == number1 + number2:
print("Correct!")
else:
print("Oops! Try again.")
• Activity:
Let students create their own version of the math game with random questions.
Hour 4: Final Project & Wrap-Up
(20 minutes) Project 2: Personalized Greeting Program
• Goal: Build a program that asks the user for their name, age, and favourite colour, and then
gives a personalized greeting.
• Project Walkthrough:
o Combine everything learned so far: user input, variables, and string manipulation.
o Example code:
name = input("What is your name? ")
age = input("How old are you? ")
color = input("What is your favourite colour? ")
print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old and your favourite colour is {colour}.")
• Activity:
Students can customize their greeting program by adding fun details like their hobbies or
favourite food.
(10 minutes) Review & Q&A
• Quick Review:
o Recap the key points: Variables, Data Types, User Input, Simple Math, and String
Manipulation.
• Q&A Session:
Answer any questions the students may have about Python or the projects they created.
(10 minutes) Fun Farewell Challenge
• Challenge:
Give students a small coding challenge to try at home:
“Create a program that asks for your favourite number and then tells you what the number
multiplied by 10 is.”
Key Concepts Covered:
1. Variables and Data Types: Understanding how to store and manipulate numbers and text.
2. User Input: How to collect data from users and use it in the program.
3. String Manipulation: Combining text to create dynamic messages.
4. Simple Math Operations: Using Python for basic arithmetic calculations.
5. Building Fun Projects: Hands-on projects that make learning interactive and engaging.
Engaging Elements:
1. Hands-on Projects: Interactive math game and personalized greeting program keep kids
excited and learning by doing.
2. Real-world Application: Showing how coding is used in video games and apps makes the
content more relatable.
3. Customizable Challenges: Letting students personalize their projects encourages creativity
and deeper learning.
By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of basic Python programming and
have built two simple but fun projects!
