Python 101

An introduction to learning to code in Python for intermediate or advanced coders in upper middle or high school with a focus on game design.

  • GRADES 7+
  • ADVANCED
  • WEB

Answer Key

Module 2: Snake: Setting Up the Game

Module 3: Create the Game

Module 4: Completing the Snake Game


U.S. Standards

  • CCSS-ELA: SL.7.1, SL.8.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.6, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6
  • CCSS-Math: HSN.Q.A.1, HSN.Q.A.2, HSN.Q.A.3, HSA.CED.1, HSA.CED.2, HSA.CED.3, MP.1, MP.2, MP.3
  • CSTA: 2-AP-11, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-16, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-19, 3A-AP-17, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12, 3B-AP-22
  • CS CA: 6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.12, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.AP.17, 9-12.AP.12, 9-12.AP.14, 9-12.AP.16
  • ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b

U.K. Standards

Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to:
  • design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
  • understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
  • undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users
  • create, reuse, revise and repurpose digital artefacts for a given audience, with attention to trustworthiness, design and usability
  • understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy; recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns
Key stage 4
All pupils must have the opportunity to study aspects of information technology and computer science at sufficient depth to allow them to progress to higher levels of study or to a professional career. Pupils should be taught to:
  • develop their capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology
  • develop and apply their analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills
  • understand how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity, and how to report a range of concerns

Lesson 10: Snake

Course: | Web

  • Make A Game: Snake
  • Snake: Setting Up the Game
  • Create the Game
  • Completing the Snake Game

Lesson 10 : Snake
Python 101

Time: 30+ minutes

Introduction

Commands Introduced

Vocabulary

Objectives

Materials

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Activities (25 minutes)

Facilitate as students complete all Snake modules on their own:

1. Make A Game: Snake (Activity)
2. Snake: Setting Up the Game (Activity)
3. Create the Game (Activity)
4. Completing the Snake Game (DIY)

Discussion Questions/Follow-Up Activities (10 minutes)