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Python Programming for K-12

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schedule 680 min

bolt 560 XP

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About This Course

A fun, hands-on introduction to Python programming designed for students in grades 6-12. Start from zero and build real projects — text adventures, math tools, and data explorers. Every lesson includes interactive coding exercises so you learn by doing, not just reading.

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Curriculum

Getting Started with Python

Welcome to Python! In this module you will write your very first lines of code. You will learn how to talk to the computer using print(), leave helpful notes with comments, and build your first complete program.

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What is Python? Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Printing Multiple Lines Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Comments — Notes for Humans Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 1 Quiz: Python Basics Quiz 10 min 15 XP

Variables & Data Types

Variables are like labeled boxes that store information. In this module you will learn how to create variables, work with text (strings) and numbers (integers and floats), and convert between different data types.

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Creating Variables Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Strings — Working with Text Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Numbers & Type Conversion Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 2 Quiz: Variables & Data Types Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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If Statements — Making Decisions Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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If, Elif, Else — Multiple Paths Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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While Loops — Repeating Actions Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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For Loops — Looping Through Sequences Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 3 Quiz: Control Flow Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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Defining & Calling Functions Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Parameters & Arguments Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Return Values Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 4 Quiz: Functions Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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Creating Lists & Indexing Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Slicing Lists Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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List Methods Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Loops with Lists Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 5 Quiz: Lists & Loops Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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String Methods Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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F-Strings — Modern String Formatting Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Dictionaries — Key-Value Pairs Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 6 Quiz: Strings & Dictionaries Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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Arithmetic & the Math Module Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Area & Perimeter Calculators Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Simple Statistics Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Math in the Real World Text/Article 15 min 10 XP

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Input — Talking to the User Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Building a Text Game Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Random Module — Adding Surprises Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Designing Interactive Experiences Text/Article 15 min 10 XP

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Working with Data Collections Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Sorting & Filtering Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Finding Patterns Coding Exercise 20 min 15 XP

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Module 9 Quiz: Data & Patterns Quiz 10 min 15 XP

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Python Programming for K-12

About This Course

Curriculum

Getting Started with Python

Variables & Data Types

Control Flow

Functions

Lists & Loops

Strings & Dictionaries

Math with Python

Text Adventures

Data & Patterns