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Python 2 Course

Welcome to Python 2 Course, a real-world Python. Learn to solve real world problems with a fast-paced introduction to Python.

Python 2 Course

Welcome to Python 2 Course, a real-world Python. Learn to solve real world problems with a fast-paced introduction to Python.

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Python

Python is one of the most popular high-level programming languages today. It is easy to read and flexible for use in functional or object-oriented programming paradigms. Its many useful libraries make it a favorite choice for scripting, machine learning, data science, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Learn real-world Python applications
  • Solve 129 programming activities
  • Use data structures in your programs
  • Produce fractal art with recursion
  • Build creative Python programs

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Welcome to Python

Get introduced to Python. Learn Python syntax, display output, and write correct programs.

7 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Output
  • Functions and Function Calls
  • Arguments
  • Syntax
  • Comments
  • Quiz
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Variables and I/O

Learn to use variables to store and retrieve data in Python.

7 Modules:

  • Variables
  • Variable Names
  • Using Variables
  • Combining Values
  • Input Function
  • Multiple Assignments
  • Quiz
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Data types

Get introduced to Python data types such as strings, numbers, and booleans.

9 Modules:

  • Data Types
  • Concatenation
  • Integers
  • Floats
  • Booleans
  • Type Error
  • Str Function
  • Int Function
  • Quiz
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Math Operators

Learn to use math operators such as addition, multiplication, division.

11 Modules:

  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Multiplication and Division
  • Floats
  • Float Function
  • Exponents
  • Modulus
  • Order of Operations
  • Increment and Decrement
  • More On Increment and Decrement
  • Fibonacci Sequence
  • Quiz
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Boolean Logic

Use boolean operators to evaluate logical expressions in Python.

8 Modules:

  • Logic
  • Equality Operators
  • Inequalities
  • Comparing Strings
  • And Operator
  • Or Operator
  • Not Operator
  • Quiz
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Turtle Graphics

Use the turtle library to draw shapes. Create graphics and animations.

9 Modules:

  • Libraries
  • Import Syntax
  • Other Libraries
  • Turtle Library
  • Draw a Scene
  • Turtle Geometry
  • Filling In Shapes
  • Turtle Speed
  • Create a Scene
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Branching

Learn to use conditions in if, elif, and else statements to control the flow.

9 Modules:

  • If Statements
  • If Statement Syntax
  • Conditions
  • Else Statements
  • Else Statement Syntax
  • Elif Statements
  • Nested If Statements
  • Play Against a Computer
  • Quiz
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While Loops

Use conditional while loops to iterate through instructions.

8 Modules:

  • While Loop
  • Components of a While Loop
  • Repeating Instructions
  • Accumulating Results
  • Branching In A While Loop
  • Break
  • Continue
  • Quiz
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Strings

Learn to handle text and manipulate strings in Python.

9 Modules:

  • Strings
  • String Indexes
  • Index Ranges
  • String Functions
  • Counting Instances
  • String Operators
  • Finding the Index
  • String Formatting
  • Quiz
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Lists

Use list data type to store a sequence of values in Python.

15 Modules:

  • Lists
  • Searching a List
  • List Indexes
  • Index Ranges
  • Changing Elements
  • List Iteration
  • Statistics
  • Comparing Adjacent Elements
  • Binary Search
  • List Operations
  • Adding To A List
  • Removing From A List
  • Ordering A List
  • Functions With List Arguments
  • Quiz
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For Loops

Use for loops to repeat instructions and iterate over lists.

9 Modules:

  • For Loops
  • Iteration Variable
  • Iterating On Strings
  • Number Of Iterations
  • Range Function
  • Iterating On Indexes
  • Calendar Loops
  • Printing Shapes
  • Quiz
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Functions

Define custom functions to create more structured programs.

8 Modules:

  • Functions
  • Multiple Functions
  • Parameters
  • Return Values
  • Default Parameters
  • Global Variables
  • Testing Functions
  • Quiz
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Dictionaries

Use Python dictionaries to store a collection of values accessible by name.

6 Modules:

  • Dictionaries
  • Accessing a Value
  • Adding Key-Value Pairs
  • Dictionary Iteration
  • Keys and Values
  • Quiz
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Classes and Objects

Learn to define and organize collections of functions and data as objects and classes.

7 Modules:

  • Classes And Objects
  • Define A Class
  • Attributes
  • Constructor
  • Parameters
  • Multiple Classes
  • Quiz
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Recursion

Learn about recursion and use it as a problem-solving technique.

6 Modules:

  • Recursion
  • Multiple Base Cases
  • Recursion and Lists
  • Fractals
  • Helper Function
  • Quiz

String Handling

Retrieve and remix strings of characters in code for various purposes.

Problem Solving

Evaluate task goals and identify steps to reach them.

Critical Thinking

Analyze and develop logical solutions to problems.

Decision Making

Determine options in the execution of a task with differing outcomes.

Creativity

Produce varied artistic output using coding and other digital skills.

Interactive Programs

Create a program with multiple moving, visual, interactive parts.

Game Design

Design simple to complex game programs that require continuous interaction.

Turtle Graphics

Create visual output using the Turtle graphics library.

Math

Utilize arithmetic, algebra, or geometry in a coding project.

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