The lesson plan includes coding exercises and practice on the Skill Struck platform interspersed with classroom collaboration activities, discussion points, supplemental materials, and unplugged activities. This course walks students through the basics of coding alongside other topics. This integrated approach keeps lessons diverse and students engaged. Students work individually and as teams to learn through Python.Walks students through the basics of coding with Python alongside other topics such as digital citizenship, pre-loaded programs, and data.
CF.1 Introduction to Python
Students will learn to navigate the Skill Struck website. They will also be introduced to different coding languages and further delve deeper into the language of Python.
Intro to Coding Languages
Intro to the Skill Struck website
3B-AP-24, 2-AP-11, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-33
CF.2 Digital Citizenship & Variables
Students will analyze how technology affects the way people treat each other. They will learn to create and use variables in Python.
2-NI-05, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-22, 3B-AP-21, 3B-IC-26, 3B-IC-25, 3B-IC-27
Students will examine the difference between an input and an output. They will practice creating both inputs and outputs in Python aswell as participate in a variable challenge.
Python Inputs and Outputs
2-CS-02, 2-CS-03, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
Students will learn what syntax means in a computer science setting. They will practice creating poignant comments in their code. Students will discover the differences in variable types.
Python Syntax and Comments
2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.5 How the Internet Works
Students will walk through an overview of how the internet works. They will examine the different parts that come together for the internet to function. Through a puzzle activity, they will experience why packets are useful in the internet. Lasty, students will refine their knowledge of Syntax & Comments aswell as Variables through challenges.
Syntax & Comments and Variable Challenges
Overview of How the Internet Works
2-NI-04, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 3A-NI-04, 3B-NI-03
CF.6 Digital Safety & Python Numbers
Students will determine how to be safe while using technology and the internet. They will dive deeper into the specifics around using numbers in Python.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 3A-NI-05, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3B-NI-04, 3B-AP-18, 3A-NI-08, 3A-NI-07, 3A-NI-06
CF.7 Computers and Your World
Students will explore the role that computers have in their everyday life and how technology affects the world. They will also engage in a debate over social media expectations and boundaries.
Computers and Your World Demonstration
2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3B-IC-27, 3B-IC-26, 3B-IC-25, 3A-IC-28, 3B-IC-28, 3A-AP-20
CF.8 Computer Rules Panel & Python Converting
Students discuss with each other in a panel format about healthy computer boundaries and rules. They will practice converting data types in Python.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3B-IC-26, 3A-IC-24, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.10 Communication Styles & Python Concatenation
Students will learn about different communication srtyles and discover their own styles through a line up activity. They will learn about concatenation in Python.
Communication Styles Presentation
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-IC-26
Students practice arithmetic using the Python language. They will discuss different tips and tricks for problem solving.
2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
Students will explore how to gather information from a population through market research. They will learn to use Google Forms to conduct their own market research.
Market Research Demonstration
Do Your Own Market Research
2-DA-08, 2-AP-15, 2-IC-22, 3A-DA-11, 3A-DA-12, 3B-DA-05, 3B-DA-06, 3B-AP-15
CF.13 Problem Solver Skits
Students will practice problems solving strategies through group skits. They will walk through Python math challenges to polish their skills.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-18
CF.14 Break Down Big Projects & Python Modulus
Students will break down bigger projects into smaller, compartmentalized tasks. They will learn about the modulus and what it returns in Python.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.15 Party Planner & Modulus Challenges
Students will practice breaking down big problems into smaller tasks as they work together as a class to plan a party. They will work through modulus challenges to solidify what the modulus means.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-17
CF.16 Family Vacation Planning & Simple Calculator
Students will practice their problem solving tips and tricks as they work through the curveballs that come from planning a family vacation. They will build a simple calculator with Python.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-22, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3A-DA-10, 3A-DA-11, 3A-AP-14, 3A-AP-19, 3A-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
Students will explore what a digital footprint is and examine how to have a healthy footprint. They will practice converting data types in Python.
2-AP-11, 2-IC-20, 3B-IC-25, 3B-IC-26, 3B-IC-24
CF.18 Files & Data Operations
Students will discover the different file types and what each type represents. They will learn about data operations in Python.
Students will reflect on operating systems through class activities. They will also discuss coding aesthetics, aka clean code.
Operating Systems Activity
CF.20 Careers in Software Development & Python Strings
Students will discover different careers in software development and examine different career pathways. They will learn how to create and manipulate strings in Python.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18 , 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11 , 3B-AP-14 , 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21 , 3B-AP-22
CF.21 Further Career Exploration & String Methods
Students will walk through the specifics of a certain career in software development to understand the specifics behind the career. They will learn different methods that can be used on Python strings.
2-AP-11, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.22 Artificial Intelligence & Python String Methods Continued
Students will discuss the ethics of artificial intelligence and debate the moral aspects of research into AI. They will continue to learn further methods for strings in Python.
Artificial Intelligence Debate
Python String Methods Continued
2-AP-11, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3B-AP-16, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3B-AP-08
CF.23 Back-to-Back Drawing & Story Maker
Students will discover effective communication strategies as they participate in a back to back drawing activity. They will practice Python concepts they've learned in a story maker project.
Back to Back Drawings Activity
Python Story Maker Project
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-22
CF.24 Social Media Advice Panel & Concatenating Numbers
Students will share advice about apprpriate and healthy social media with each other ina panel format. They will learn how to concatenate with numbers in Python.
Social Media Advice Panel
Python Concatenating Numbers
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 3A-IC-24, 3B-IC-25, 3B-IC-27, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.25 Digital Accessibility & Concatenating Numbers Continued
Students will discuss the strengths and problems that exist for all people to effectively use digital media. They will continue to practice concatenating numbers in Python.
Digital Accessibility Presentation
Python Concatenating Numbers Continued
2-CS-01, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-20, 2-IC-21, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-21, 3A-IC-25
CF.26 Self Driving Car Pitch & Team Roster
Students will present an argument about the pros and cons of developing a self driving car. They will build a team roster in Python.
2-CS-01, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-IC-21, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.27 Digital Equity & Decipher
Students will analyze the discrepancies that exist in the technology world and will look for gaps in digital equity. They will practice the Python concepts learned in a decipher exercise.
Digital Equity Presentation
2-CS-01, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-IC-20 , 2-IC-21, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16 , 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18 , 3B-AP-10 , 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19 , 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-21 , 3A-IC-25 , 3B-IC-26 , 3B-IC-27
CF.28 Troubleshooting Techniques & Python Lists
Students will build their troubleshooting capabilities as they practice different strategies of fixing problems with technology. They will learn how to create lists in Python.
Troubleshooting Techniques Demonstration
2-CS-03, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3A-CS-03
CF.29 Troubleshooting Scenarios & If Statements
Students will troubleshoot different scenarios to fix common tech problems. They will learn to do if statements in Python.
Troubleshooting Scenarios
2-CS-03, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-CS-03, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-15, 3B-AP-12
CF.30 Error Types & Python If Statement Challenges
Students will apply their troubleshooting strategies to debugging their code. Students will challenge themselves with further if statements in Python.
Python If Statements Challenges
2-CS-03, 2-AP-11 , 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-15 , 3A-CS-03, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11 , 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19 , 3B-AP-21 , 3B-AP-22 , 3B-AP-12
CF.31 Data & Else If Statements
Students will analyze different approaches to storing data and ways to optimize memory space.
Data Storage Presentation
Python Else If Statements
2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-15, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-DA-9
CF.32 Space Saver Puzzle & Python Else If Challenges
Students will apply their understanding of data storage through a visual puzzle for saving space. They will practice building else if statements in Python through challenges.
Python Else If Statements Challenges
"2-DA-07 , 2-AP-11 , 2-AP-13 , 2-AP-17 , 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-15 , 3A-AP-16 , 3A-AP-17 , 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10 , 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14 , 3B-AP-19 , 3B-AP-21 , 3B-AP-22 , 3A-DA-10 "
CF.33 Saving Space & Python Else If Challenges
Students will further explore different storage technology to optimize space on devices. They will continue to practice adding else if statements to their Python code.
Saving Space Demonstration
Python Else If Statements Challenges
2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3B-AP-12
CF.34 Morse Code & Conditionals
Students will explore methods of encryption through a morse code activity. They will learn about Python conditionals.
2-NI-06, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-15, 3B-NI-04, 3B-AP-18
CF.35 Cipher & Conditionals
Students will practice decoding an encrypted message through the pig pen cipher approach. They will practice Python conditionals challenges.
Python Conditionals Challenges
2-NI-06, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 3B-NI-04, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-15
Students will build flow charts to visualize different algorithms.
2-AP-10, 2-AP-11, 3A-AP-13 , 3A-AP-16 , 3A-AP-17 , 3A-AP-18 , 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11 , 3B-AP-14 , 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22 , 3A-AP-15
CF.37 Technology and Career Shifts & Loops
Students will analyze how the advancement of technology affects career options and availability. They will learn to create for loops in Python.
Technology and Career Shift Writing
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-16, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3B-AP-13
CF.38 Unseen Market Research & While Loops Challenge
Students will discover what kinds of personal data they generate every day and assess how they feel about big companies using that data. They will pratice building for loops in Python challenges.
Python For While Loops Challenges
Unseen Market Research Presentation
2-AP-11, 3A-IC-29, 3A-IC-33
CF.39 Documenting Code & Mad Lib Project
Students will discuss why documentation of code is important. They will build a mad lib project in Python.
Documenting Code Presentation
Documenting Code Activity
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-19, 3A-AP-23, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22
CF.40 Problem Solving Path & Earnings Calculator
Students will exercise problem solving skills as they move through a pathway challenge as a class. They will build an earnings calculator in Python.
Python Project: Earnings Calculator
3B-AP-22 , 3B-AP-21 , 3B-AP-19 , 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-11 , 3B-AP-10 , 3A-AP-18, 3A-AP-17 , 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-13 , 3B-AP-16, 3B-AP-09
CF.41 Secret Shapes & Sentence Generator
Students will exercise their resilience as they move through a secret shape activity. They will build a sentence generator project in Python.
Python Project: Sentence Generator
"3A-AP-15 , 3B-AP-22 , 3B-AP-21 , 3B-AP-19 , 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-10, 3A-AP-18, 3A-AP-17, 2-AP-13 , 2-AP-11, 3B-DA-07"
CF.42 Team Project Kickoff
Students will form into teams for a collaborative programming project. They will walk through the requirements for the project and formulate a plan to complete the project together. Students will learn different tips for working together as a team.
Tips for Working on a Team
Python Team Project Requirements
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-18, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-22, 3A-IC-27, 3B-AP-17, 3B-AP-20
CF.43 Ice Fishing Team Building
Students will uncover team dynamics as they work through an ice fishing activity. They will learn new strategies to effectively work together as a team. They will have time to work on their team project.
Ice Fishing Team Exercise
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-18, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17, 3A-AP-18, 3B-AP-10, 3B-AP-11,3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-22, 3A-IC-27, 3B-AP-17, 3B-AP-20
CF.44 Team Project Continued
Students will do an activity to better get to know their team and discover new ways to understand how teammates work. They will have time to work on theri team project.
Get to Know Your Team Activity
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-18, 3A-AP-13, 3A-AP-16, 3A-AP-17 , 3A-AP-18 , 3B-AP-10 , 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-14, 3B-AP-19, 3B-AP-21, 3B-AP-22, 3A-AP-22, 3A-IC-27 , 3B-AP-17, 3B-AP-20 , 3B-AP-23 , 3B-AP-23 , 3A-AP-19
CF.45 Team Project Presentations
Students will present their team projects for the class. They will practice speaking in front of a group and communicating ideas.
Present Your Team Project
2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-17, 2-AP-18, 3A-AP-23
Students will review various Python concepts they learned in the course. They will reflect on all the concepts they have learned in the course.
How Much Have You Learned Activity
GDP47 Independent Project Presentations
Students make final changes to their projects then present their projects to the class.
Independent Project Presentations
Students will reflect on their experience of learning to code in this class. They will discuss why coding is important and what it can do for their future.
Coding Fundamentals In this course, students will complete projects that help solidify concepts as they use skills in a variety of ways. In order to complete tasks, students will creatively apply what they've learned by using different approaches to reach a goal. This experience closely follows challenges they would face in a technical interview, allowing them to practice.
The projects in this course include: Find the Tens Place, Remove String Section, Leap Year, Factorial, and Halloween Candy Count
