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Python 3: Real-world Python

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Make useful applications, explore game design, try data science, and create digital art with cool Python modules. Course

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Recommended for Ages 5+

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No Prerequisites

Tynker Code Blocks

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What Kids Learn

  • Unit 0: Primer
  • Unit 1: Interactive Artwork with Processing
  • Unit 2: Game Design with Processing
  • Unit 3: Data Visualization with Matplotlib
  • Unit 4: Data Analysis with Pandas
  • Unit 5: Image Manipulation with Processing
  • Unit 6: Math and Science with Python
  • Level Assessment

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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 0: Primer

Review concepts you should be familiar with before starting this course.

9 Activities:

  • Python Syntax
  • Flow Control
  • Variables
  • Functions
  • Lists
  • Dictionaries
  • Pygal
  • Classes
  • Recursion

Unit 1: Interactive Artwork with Processing

Explore fundamental processing concepts! Learn how to draw shapes, choose color schemes, control transparency, and layer and blend colors.

9 Activities:

  • Basic Shapes
  • Colors
  • Movement and Animation
  • Mouse and Keyboard
  • Transformations
  • Classes and Objects
  • Review and Quiz
  • Follow the Leader
  • Unit 1 Quiz

Unit 2: Game Design with Processing

Make objects move on-screen and respond to user input to recreate (and expand upon) simple, playable arcade games like the classics.

8 Activities:

  • Mouse Chase
  • Space Invaders
  • Eating Dots
  • Snake
  • Asteroids
  • Review and Quiz
  • Project: Improve a Game
  • Unit 2 Quiz

Unit 3: Data Visualization with Matplotlib

Create histograms, bar charts, line graphs, and scatter plots with Matplotlib, the most popular Python data visualization library.

7 Activities:

  • Bar Graphs and Histograms
  • Line Graphs
  • Scatter Plots
  • Customize Plots
  • Review and Quiz
  • Lab
  • Unit 3 Quiz

Unit 4: Data Analysis with Pandas

Use the pandas library to manipulate data sets, narrow your data analysis without losing anything, and generate models of your findings.

7 Activities:

  • Creating DataFrames
  • Creating Random Data
  • Manipulating Datasets
  • Variation of a Normal Curve
  • Review and Quiz
  • Lab
  • Unit 4 Quiz

Unit 5: Image Manipulation with Processing

Load images, then manipulate them by coding your own photo filters. You'll explore advanced concepts like image transformations, too.

9 Activities:

  • Loading and Displaying Images
  • Image Filters
  • Transforming Images
  • Warhol Triptych
  • Random Tint
  • Pointillism
  • Review and Quiz
  • Project: Wandering Art Bugs
  • Unit 5 Quiz

Unit 6: Math and Science with Python

Use the Sympy and Numpy libraries to their fullest to make Python do math, from straightforward calculations to symbolic manipulations.

8 Activities:

  • Introduction to Sympy
  • Derivatives
  • Integrals
  • Word Problems
  • Numpy Arrays
  • Review and Quiz
  • Challenge Problems
  • Unit 6 Quiz

Level Assessment

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

1 Activity:

  • Level 6 Assessment

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