Week 1: Introduction to Python

Day 1: What is Programming?

• Objective: Understand what programming is and the importance of Python.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss everyday tasks that involve programming (e.g., video
games, apps).
• Introduction (10 mins): Explain programming concepts and the role of programming
languages.
• Activity (15 mins):
o Group Discussion: Students share examples of programs they use daily.
o Interactive Quiz: Use Kahoot or a similar tool for a fun quiz on programming
basics.
• Wrap-up (10 mins): Recap key points and assign homework: Research one famous
program or app and its use of programming.

Day 2: Introduction to Python

• Objective: Learn about Python and its applications.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Ask if anyone has heard of Python and where it's used.
• Introduction (10 mins): Discuss Python's features (easy to learn, versatile).
• Activity (15 mins):
o Show Examples: Display simple Python code snippets on the board.
o Class Discussion: Talk about where Python is used (web development,
gaming, data science).
• Wrap-up (10 mins): Summarize the day’s learning. Homework: Find a Python
project online.

Day 3: Setting Up Python

• Objective: Install Python and set up the programming environment.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss what tools are needed for programming (IDEs, text
editors).
• Introduction (10 mins): Explain how to download and install Python.
• Activity (15 mins):
o Guided Installation: Help students install Python on their devices.
 o Create a Simple Script: Have them open IDLE (or another IDE) and write a
simple print statement.

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print("Hello, World!")

• Wrap-up (10 mins): Discuss any issues faced during installation. Homework: Write
a program that prints their favorite quote.

Day 4: Writing Your First Python Program

• Objective: Write and run a simple Python program.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review the "Hello, World!" program.
• Introduction (10 mins): Explain the structure of a Python program.
• Activity (15 mins):
o Hands-On Coding: Students write a program that asks for their name and
greets them.

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name = input("What is your name? ")

print("Hello,", name + "!")

• Wrap-up (10 mins): Share outputs with the class and discuss. Homework: Modify
the program to ask for their favorite color and print it.

Day 5: Introduction to Variables

• Objective: Understand variables and how to use them in Python.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss what variables are in everyday life (like boxes that hold
values).
• Introduction (10 mins): Explain variables in Python with examples.
• Activity (15 mins):
o Create Variables: Students write a program that creates and prints multiple
variables.

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age = 12
height = 150 # in centimeters
 favorite_color = "blue"

print("Age:", age)
print("Height:", height, "cm")
print("Favorite Color:", favorite_color)

• Wrap-up (10 mins): Review the concept of variables. Homework: Write down three
variables about themselves.

Week 2: Basic Math Operations in Python

Day 1: Introduction to Python and Basic Operations

• Objective: Understand basic math operations in Python.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss what Python is and its uses.
• Activity (30 mins): Introduce addition and subtraction.
o Example code:

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num1 = 10
num2 = 5
print("Sum:", num1 + num2)
print("Difference:", num1 - num2)

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Discuss what was learned.

Day 2: Multiplication and Division

• Objective: Learn multiplication and division in Python.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review addition and subtraction.
• Activity (30 mins): Introduce multiplication and division.
o Example code:

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print("Product:", num1 * num2)

print("Quotient:", num1 / num2)

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share results.

Day 3: Combining Operations

• Objective: Combine multiple math operations in one program.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Quick review of all four operations.
• Activity (30 mins): Write a program that combines all operations.
o Example code:

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result = (num1 + num2) * num1

print("Combined result:", result)

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Discuss order of operations.

Day 4: Mini-Project: Simple Calculator

• Objective: Create a mini calculator program.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss what a calculator does.
• Activity (30 mins): Build a simple calculator.
o Example code:

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print("Simple Calculator")
num1 = float(input("Enter first number: "))
num2 = float(input("Enter second number: "))
operation = input("Choose operation (+, -, *, /): ")

if operation == "+":
print("Result:", num1 + num2)
if operation == "-":
print("Result:", num1 - num2)
if operation == "*":
print("Result:", num1 * num2)
if operation == "/" and num2 != 0:
print("Result:", num1 / num2)

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share calculators.

Day 5: Review and Practice

• Objective: Reinforce understanding of basic math operations.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Quick quiz on operations.
• Activity (30 mins): Practice problems in pairs using Python.
• Wrap-up (5 mins): Discuss challenges faced.
Week 3: Story Writing in Python

Day 1: Introduction to Story Writing

• Objective: Learn to create a simple story using variables.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss elements of a story.
• Activity (30 mins): Write a program that creates a short story.
o Example code:

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character = "Alice"
place = "Wonderland"
print(character + " went to " + place + " for an adventure!")

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share stories with the class.

Day 2: Expanding the Story

• Objective: Add more details to the story using variables.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review storytelling elements.
• Activity (30 mins): Create a longer story with more characters.
o Example code:

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character1 = "Bob"
character2 = "Lucy"
action = "discovered a magical tree"
print(character1 + " and " + character2 + " " + action + " in
the forest.")

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share expanded stories.

Day 3: Adding Dialogue to the Story

• Objective: Include dialogue in the story.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss how dialogue adds to storytelling.
• Activity (30 mins): Write a story with dialogue.
o Example code:

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character = "Alice"
print(character + " said, 'I love adventures!'")
 • Wrap-up (5 mins): Share stories with dialogue.

Day 4: Creating a Storybook Format

• Objective: Format the story for better readability.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss presentation of stories.
• Activity (30 mins): Write a story with clear sections.
o Example code:

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print("Once upon a time...")

print("In a place called Wonderland...")
print("Alice had a wonderful adventure!")

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share formatted stories.

Day 5: Mini-Project: Complete Story

• Objective: Create a complete story program.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review story components.
• Activity (30 mins): Write a complete story program.
o Encourage creativity and use of variables.
• Wrap-up (5 mins): Present stories to the class.

Week 4: Creating Shapes with Turtle Graphics

Day 1: Introduction to Turtle Graphics

• Objective: Learn about turtle graphics and its uses.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss graphics in programming.
• Activity (30 mins): Draw a simple shape (square).
o Example code:

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import turtle

turtle.forward(100) # Move forward

turtle.right(90) # Turn right
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(90)
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(90)
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.done()
 • Wrap-up (5 mins): Discuss what shapes were created.

Day 2: Drawing More Shapes

• Objective: Draw different shapes using turtle.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review square drawing.
• Activity (30 mins): Draw a triangle.
o Example code:

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for _ in range(3):
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(120)
turtle.done()

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share triangle drawings.

Day 3: Creating a Colorful Shape

• Objective: Add colors to shapes.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss colors in graphics.
• Activity (30 mins): Draw a colored square.
o Example code:

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turtle.fillcolor("blue")
turtle.begin_fill()
for _ in range(4):
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(90)
turtle.end_fill()
turtle.done()

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Show colorful shapes.

Day 4: Drawing a House

• Objective: Combine shapes to draw a simple house.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Discuss components of a house.
• Activity (30 mins): Draw a house using multiple shapes.
o Example code:

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 # Draw square for the house
for _ in range(4):
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(90)

# Draw triangle for the roof

turtle.right(45)
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.right(90)
turtle.forward(100)
turtle.done()

• Wrap-up (5 mins): Share house drawings.

Day 5: Mini-Project: Design Your Own Scene

• Objective: Create a scene using turtle graphics.

• Warm-up (5 mins): Review shapes learned.
• Activity (30 mins): Students design their own scene with various shapes.
• Wrap-up (5 mins): Present designs to the class.