Objective:

• Help students understand the differences between data, information, knowledge, and
wisdom.

• Introduce basic concepts of variables and data structures (like lists, dictionaries).

• Use simple, relatable examples to explain how Python can be used to handle and work with
these concepts in real-world scenarios.

Course Structure:

Introduction: Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom (15 minutes)

What is Data?

• Data are raw facts or figures, without context. It is unprocessed information and usually lacks
meaning by itself.

• Example: Numbers or text like "5," "apple," or "22."

Python Example:
In Python, data might be just a number or a string of text:

age = 10 # data

color = "blue" # data

What is Information?

• Information is processed data that has context and meaning. When data is organized or
structured, it becomes information.

• Example: "There are 5 apples in the basket."

Python Example:
We can combine data to make it more meaningful:

number_of_apples = 5 # data

basket = "basket" # data

message = f"There are {number_of_apples} apples in the {basket}." # information

What is Knowledge?

• Knowledge is information that is understood and processed. It is what happens when we

• Example: Knowing that "apples are fruits" or "5 apples are enough for a snack."

Python Example:
We can define knowledge as a learned fact that helps us solve a problem or understand something:

apple_color = "red" # knowledge from information

# Now we know an apple is usually red, so we can make decisions based on this.

What is Wisdom?

• Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge in a practical, thoughtful way. It’s understanding
when and how to use knowledge correctly.

• Example: Knowing when to pick apples at the right time for a recipe.

Python Example:
Using a decision structure in Python to decide when to pick apples:

apple_ripeness = "ripe" # knowledge

if apple_ripeness == "ripe":

print("Pick the apple now!")

else:

print("Wait for the apple to ripen.")

Understanding Variables and Data Structures (20 minutes)

What are Variables?

• Variables are containers that hold data. In Python, variables are used to store data that can be
accessed later.

Python Example:
fruit = "apple" # variable holding data

price = 5 # variable holding data

What are Data Structures?

• Data structures are ways to organize and store data so that it can be used efficiently.

o List: A collection of ordered items (data).

o Dictionary: A collection of key-value pairs.

Lists in Python (10 minutes)

• A list is a data structure in Python that holds multiple items in a specific order.

Example:

fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"] # List of fruits

print(fruits[0]) # Prints 'apple' (first item in the list)

Real-World Example:

• Imagine a list of students in a class. Each student’s name is an item in the list.

students = ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"]

print(students[1]) # Prints 'Bob', who is the second student in the list

Dictionaries in Python (10 minutes)

• A dictionary is a data structure that holds key-value pairs, making it easy to map one piece of
data to another.

Example:

student = {"name": "Alice", "age": 12, "grade": "7th"} # Dictionary

print(student["name"]) # Prints 'Alice'

Real-World Example:
 • Think of a dictionary as a student’s profile where each key is an attribute (name, age, grade)
and the value is the corresponding data.

student_profile = {"name": "Charlie", "age": 13, "favorite_subject": "Math"}

print(student_profile["favorite_subject"]) # Prints 'Math'

Using Variables and Data Structures in Real-World Scenarios (15 minutes)

Scenario 1: Shopping Cart (List)

• A shopping cart can be represented as a list of items.

shopping_cart = ["apple", "banana", "chocolate"]

print(f"You have {len(shopping_cart)} items in your cart.")

• Real-World Question: How many items are in your cart?

• Python Answer: The len() function helps count the number of items in the list.

Scenario 2: Student Grades (Dictionary)

• Store student names and their grades in a dictionary, and find out who passed the test.

grades = {"Alice": 85, "Bob": 92, "Charlie": 78}

if grades["Bob"] > 80:

print("Bob passed the test!")

else:

print("Bob needs more practice.")

• Real-World Question: Who passed the test?

• Python Answer: By looking at the grades in the dictionary, we can easily check who passed.

Wrap-up & Q&A (5 minutes)

Summary:

• Data: Raw facts, like numbers and text.

• Knowledge: Information understood and applied.

• Wisdom: The ability to use knowledge in practical situations.

Q&A:

• Open the floor for any questions students have about how Python is used in real-world
scenarios.

Key Concepts Covered:

1. Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom: Understanding these concepts and their
differences.

2. Variables: Storing data in Python.

3. Data Structures (Lists, Dictionaries): Organizing and working with collections of data.

4. Real-World Scenarios: Using Python to solve problems involving shopping, grades, and more.

By the end of this course, students will have a foundational understanding of how to use variables and
data structures in Python to handle data and solve problems in everyday situations.