Introduction to Computer Science in Python
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 175
- Timeframe Year
This course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming as well as some advanced features of the Python 3 language. By the end of this course, students build a simple console-based game and learn material equivalent to a semester college introductory Python course.
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Welcome
Students gain an understanding of what the course is about and reflect on what they hope to learn. |
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Introduction to Programming with Turtle Graphics
Students learn Python commands, functions, and control structures by drawing shapes on their screen and solving puzzles with Turtle Graphics. |
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Basic Python and Console Interaction
Students learn the basics of programming by writing programs that interact with users through the keyboard. |
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Conditionals
Students teach their programs to make decisions based on the information it receives. |
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Looping
Students learn how to write more efficient code by using loops as shortcuts. |
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Functions and Exceptions
Students learn how their programs can be decomposed into smaller pieces that work together to solve a problem. |
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Strings
Students use more sophisticated strategies for manipulating text in their programs - slicing, concatenating, and formatting. |
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Creating and Altering Data Structures
Students learn how tuples and lists are formed and the various methods that can alter them. |
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Extending Data Structures
Students learn to build more complex programs that make use of grids and dictionaries. |
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Project: Guess the Word
Students use the skills they've learned throughout the course to build a word guessing game. |
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Final Exam
Students prove their knowledge of content learned throughout the course through a multiple choice, short answer, and programming exam. |
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The CodeHS Python Level 1 Certification offers high school students the opportunity to validate their mastery of Python, giving them a competitive advantage when entering college or the workforce.
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Dive into the basics of programming and learn how to lead a successful introductory computer science class. This course covers everything from learning effective debugging methods to teaching computer science in a blended classroom. Perfect for teachers with limited or no programming experience.
View Units CodeHS PD OptionsIntroduction to Computer Science in Python is aligned with the following standards
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
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| Microsoft Technology Associate Python Certification | View (100%) |
| Certiport IT Specialist Python | View (93.3%) |
| Kentucky Introduction to Programming | View (76.9%) |
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