An introduction to Python for intermediate or advanced coders in upper middle or high school with a focus on game design.
- Grades 7+
- Advanced
- Web
Lesson 3 : Conditional Logic
Python 101
Time: 40+ minutes
Introduction
Commands Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(5 minutes)
Activities
(35 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Conditional Logic modules on their own:
1. What Are Conditionals? (Document)
2. Path Right (Puzzle)
3. Path Left (Puzzle)
4. More Turns! (Puzzle)
5. What Are Assignment Operators? (Document)
6. What Are Comparison Operators? (Document)
7. What Are Logical Operators? (Document)
8. Hazardous Path (Puzzle)
9. What Is an "Else"? (Document)
10. Death Valley (Puzzle)
11. Traps (Puzzle)
12. What Are Nested Ifs? (Document)
13. G for Grandeur (Puzzle)
14. Silly Path (Puzzle)
15. Review (Document)
16. Quiz (Multiple Choice)
Discussion Questions/Follow-Up Activities
(20 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-ELA:
SL.7.1, SL.8.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.6, L.9-10.3, L.9-10.6
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CCSS-Math:
HSN.Q.A.1, HSN.Q.A.2, HSN.Q.A.3, MP.1, MP.2
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CSTA:
2-AP-11, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-19, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12
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CS CA:
6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.12, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15, 6-8.AP.17, 9-12.AP.12, 9-12.AP.14, 9-12.AP.16
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ISTE:
1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d
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
Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
The Basics
Lesson 2
Loops and Patterns
Lesson 3
Conditional Logic
Lesson 4
Conditional Loops
Lesson 5
Variables
Lesson 6
Expressions
Lesson 7
Using the Turtle Tool
Lesson 8
User Interaction
Lesson 9
Game Design
Lesson 10
Snake
Lesson 11
Connect 4
Lesson 12
Tetris
Lesson 13
Final Game
Time: 40+ minutes
Introduction
Commands Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Activities (35 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Conditional Logic modules on their own:
1. What Are Conditionals? (Document)2. Path Right (Puzzle)
3. Path Left (Puzzle)
4. More Turns! (Puzzle)
5. What Are Assignment Operators? (Document)
6. What Are Comparison Operators? (Document)
7. What Are Logical Operators? (Document)
8. Hazardous Path (Puzzle)
9. What Is an "Else"? (Document)
10. Death Valley (Puzzle)
11. Traps (Puzzle)
12. What Are Nested Ifs? (Document)
13. G for Grandeur (Puzzle)
14. Silly Path (Puzzle)
15. Review (Document)
16. Quiz (Multiple Choice)
Discussion Questions/Follow-Up Activities (20 minutes)
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, MP.1, MP.2
- CSTA: 2-AP-11, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-19, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12
- CS CA: 6-8.AP.11, 6-8.AP.12, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15, 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
U.K. Standards
Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to: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:Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
The Basics
Lesson 2
Loops and Patterns
Lesson 3
Conditional Logic
Lesson 4
Conditional Loops
Lesson 5
Variables
Lesson 6
Expressions
Lesson 7
Using the Turtle Tool
Lesson 8
User Interaction
Lesson 9
Game Design
Lesson 10
Snake
Lesson 11
Connect 4
Lesson 12
Tetris
Lesson 13
Final Game