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Python 1: Python Fundamentals

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Python is a powerful real-world programming language. Learn fundamental programming concepts and create some awesome, playable games. Course

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Recommended for Ages 5+

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No Prerequisites

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What Kids Learn

  • Unit 1: Syntax and Sequencing
  • Unit 2: Loops and Patterns
  • Unit 3: Conditional Logic
  • Unit 4: Conditional Loops
  • Unit 5: Variables
  • Unit 6: Data Types and Expressions
  • Unit 7: Turtle Graphics
  • Level Assessment

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Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

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Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

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Unit 1: Syntax and Sequencing

Learn more about Python basics and programming syntax while solving simple movement puzzles.

7 Activities:

  • Welcome to Python
  • Sequencing Puzzles Part 1
  • Python Conventions
  • Sequencing Puzzles Part 2
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 1 Project
  • Unit 1 Quiz

Unit 2: Loops and Patterns

The for loop is a common and convenient way to repeat a block of code when you know how many times you want it to be executed.

7 Activities:

  • For Loops and Indentation
  • For Loop Puzzles
  • More For Loops
  • Nested Loop Puzzles
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 2 Project
  • Unit 2 Quiz

Unit 3: Conditional Logic

Use true-and-false values, if statements, and more to make your programs "make decisions" with digital logic.

7 Activities:

  • Conditions
  • Conditional Puzzles
  • Else and Operators
  • More Conditional Puzzles
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 3 Project
  • Unit 3 Quiz

Unit 4: Conditional Loops

A while loop repeats code as long as a condition is true, allowing a program to respond to change. Take control of loops in puzzles and short programs.

7 Activities:

  • While Loops
  • While Loops Puzzles
  • More While Loops
  • More While Loops Puzzles
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 4 Project
  • Unit 4 Quiz

Unit 5: Variables

Dive deeper into how Python stores information in variables. Use variables to your advantage to make your code solutions more abstract.

7 Activities:

  • Variables Introduction
  • Puzzle Set 1
  • Input and Variables
  • More Variable Puzzles
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 5 Project
  • Unit 5 Quiz

Unit 6: Data Types and Expressions

An expression is a bit of code that can be computed to a single value. In this lesson, you'll create useful expressions of your own.

7 Activities:

  • Introduction to Data Types
  • String Puzzles
  • Expressions
  • Expression Puzzles
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 6 Project
  • Unit 6 Quiz

Unit 7: Turtle Graphics

Use the beginner-friendly Turtle Graphics library to draw shapes on screen in Python. Create your own playable games and interactive apps!

6 Activities:

  • The Turtle API
  • More About Turtle
  • Review and Quiz
  • Unit 7 Project
  • Follow Up and Challenges
  • Unit 7 Quiz

Level Assessment

Put your skills to the test — keep up the momentum and continue on your learning pathway.

1 Activity:

  • Level 4 Assessment

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