Course Description: 

This course introduces middle school students to the fundamentals of Python programming. Students will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to solve problems and create interactive programs.

Course Objectives:

• Grasp core Python concepts like variables, data types, operators, and control flow.

• Write clear, concise, and efficient Python code.

• Apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop Python programs.

• Design user-friendly interfaces and implement input/output operations.

• Become familiar with key concepts and problem-solving techniques.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to Python:

  • What is Python?

  • Setting up the Python environment

  • Basic syntax and structure

• Variables and Data Types:

  • Numbers (integers, floats)

  • Strings

  • Booleans

  • Variables

• Operators and Expressions:

  • Arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators

  • Order of operations

• Control Flow:

  • Conditional statements (if, else, elif)

  • Loops (for and while)

• Functions:

  • Defining and calling functions

  • Parameters and arguments

  • Return values

• Lists and Tuples:

  • Creating, accessing, and modifying lists and tuples

  • List and tuple operations

• Dictionaries:

  • Creating, accessing, and modifying dictionaries

  • Dictionary operations

• Strings and Text Manipulation:

  • String operations (concatenation, slicing, indexing)

  • String methods (upper, lower, split, join)

• File I/O:

  • Reading from and writing to files

• Modules and Packages:

  • Importing and using modules

• Error Handling and Debugging:

  • Identifying and fixing errors in code

  • Using debugging tools

Course Projects:

• Creating a simple calculator

• Building a text-based adventure game

• Designing a number guessing game

• Developing a data analysis program

• Creating a simple animation or game