Course Overview:

• Duration: 4 Hours

• Goal: Introduce Python programming, including basic concepts like variables, user input, and
simple math operations, and have students complete two interactive projects.

Course Structure:

Hour 1: Introduction to Python and Basic Concepts

(15 minutes) Introduction to Python

• What is Programming?

o Briefly explain programming and how it is used in daily life (e.g., apps, games, robots).

o Python is a beginner-friendly programming language used in various fields (game

• Setting Up Python

o Show how to open Python (e.g., using Thonny or IDLE) and explain how to write and
run Python code.

(30 minutes) Variables and Data Types

• What is a Variable?

o Explain variables as storage containers for values (numbers, text).

o Introduce Integers (whole numbers), Floats (decimal numbers), and Strings (text).

o Example: x = 5 (integer), y = "Hello" (string).

• Simple Math with Python

o Teach how to perform basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction,

o Example: x = 5 + 3, y = 10 - 2, z = 5 * 2.
 • Interactive Activity:
Let students write simple math programs:

x=5

y = 10

z=x+y

print(z)

Hour 2: Working with User Input

(20 minutes) Taking User Input

• What is User Input?

o Introduce the input() function, which allows users to interact with the program.

o Example: name = input("What is your name? ")

• Interactive Activity:
Students write a program that asks for their name and age and prints a greeting:

name = input("What is your name? ")

age = input("How old are you? ")

print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old!")

(10 minutes) String Manipulation

• Combine Strings: Teach how to use + to combine (concatenate) strings.

o Example: greeting = "Hello " + name.

• Interactive Activity:
Students modify their greeting program to include their favourite colour:

color = input("What is your favourite colour? ")

print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old and your favourite colour is {colour}.")

Hour 3: Simple Python Projects

• Goal: Build a simple math game that asks a user to answer basic math questions.

• Project Walkthrough:

o Use random.randint() to generate random numbers for math questions.

o Example: "What is 3 + 5?"

o Program checks the user’s answer and gives feedback.

o Code:

import random

# Generate two random numbers

number1 = random.randint(1, 10)

number2 = random.randint(1, 10)

# Ask the user for an answer

answer = int(input(f"What is {number1} + {number2}? "))

# Check if the answer is correct

if answer == number1 + number2:

print("Correct!")

else:

print("Oops! Try again.")

• Activity:
Let students create their own version of the math game with random questions.

Hour 4: Final Project & Wrap-Up

(20 minutes) Project 2: Personalized Greeting Program

• Project Walkthrough:

o Combine everything learned so far: user input, variables, and string manipulation.

o Example code:

name = input("What is your name? ")

age = input("How old are you? ")

color = input("What is your favourite colour? ")

print(f"Hello {name}, you are {age} years old and your favourite colour is {colour}.")

• Activity:
Students can customize their greeting program by adding fun details like their hobbies or
favourite food.

(10 minutes) Review & Q&A

• Quick Review:

o Recap the key points: Variables, Data Types, User Input, Simple Math, and String
Manipulation.

• Q&A Session:
Answer any questions the students may have about Python or the projects they created.

(10 minutes) Fun Farewell Challenge

• Challenge:
Give students a small coding challenge to try at home:
“Create a program that asks for your favourite number and then tells you what the number
multiplied by 10 is.”

Key Concepts Covered:

1. Variables and Data Types: Understanding how to store and manipulate numbers and text.
 2. User Input: How to collect data from users and use it in the program.

3. String Manipulation: Combining text to create dynamic messages.

4. Simple Math Operations: Using Python for basic arithmetic calculations.

5. Building Fun Projects: Hands-on projects that make learning interactive and engaging.

Engaging Elements:

1. Hands-on Projects: Interactive math game and personalized greeting program keep kids
excited and learning by doing.

2. Real-world Application: Showing how coding is used in video games and apps makes the
content more relatable.

3. Customizable Challenges: Letting students personalize their projects encourages creativity

By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of basic Python programming and
have built two simple but fun projects!