Coding

Welcome

This course introduces coding in a fun, visual way with Scratch before transitioning to basic Python, providing kids with hands-on experience in both block-based and text-based programming.

Prerequisites

No prior coding experience is required. This course is designed for kids, introducing them to programming concepts using Scratch’s visual interface, followed by basic Python. Participants will gain hands-on experience with both block-based and text-based programming in an engaging manner.

Learning Objectives

This course introduces coding through Scratch, offering a fun, visual experience that engages kids. It then transitions to basic Python, providing hands-on practice in both block-based and text-based programming to build foundational coding skills in a playful environment.

Course Overview

What is Coding?

Understanding Computers and Programs
How Coding Works in Everyday Life

What is Scratch?

Introduction to Block-based Programming
Exploring the Scratch Interface (Sprites, Stage, Blocks)

Basic Scratch Programming

Moving and Controlling Sprites
Adding Sounds and Simple Animations
Creating Interactive Stories and Games

Working with Events

Using Key Presses, Mouse Clicks, and Timers
Making Decisions with Conditional Blocks (If-Else)

Creating Games in Scratch

Building Simple Games (Catch the Sprite, Maze Game)
Adding Scoring and Timers

What is Python?

Introduction to Text-based Programming
Understanding the Python Environment

Basic Python Syntax

Writing Your First Python Program
Variables, Input/Output, Simple Calculations

Simple Python Programs

Working with Numbers and Strings
Creating Interactive Programs (User Inputs)

Decision Making and Loops

If Statements, While Loops, For Loops (with Fun Examples)
Creating Simple Games (Guess the Number, Dice Roll)

Strings and Lists

Working with Strings (Concatenation, Length, Slicing)
Introduction to Lists (Creating, Accessing, Modifying Elements)
Basic List Operations (Append, Remove, Sort)

Dictionaries

Introduction to Dictionaries (Key-Value Pairs)

Adding, Accessing, and Modifying Dictionary Entries
Looping through Dictionaries

Functions

What is a Function? Defining and Calling Functions
Parameters and Return Values
Simple Projects Using Functions (e.g., Calculator)

Create a Fun Game

In Scratch: Design and Code a Simple Interactive Game
In Python: Write a Basic Text-based Game (e.g., Rock-Paper-Scissors)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This course is designed for kids aged 8 to 14, making coding accessible and enjoyable for younger learners.

No prior coding experience is required! The course starts with Scratch, a visual programming language, making it easy for beginners to grasp coding concepts.

The course begins with Scratch, where kids learn programming through fun, visual projects, and then transitions to basic Python for text-based programming, ensuring a smooth learning progression.

Students will need access to a computer with an internet connection to use Scratch online and run Python programs. Additional software may be suggested for Python coding.

Yes! The course includes hands-on projects in both Scratch and Python, allowing students to apply what they've learned and build their own games or applications.

Yes, we provide resources and updates for parents, including progress reports and guidance on how they can support their children’s learning journey in coding.

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