Python Syllabus for Kids

Module 1: Introduction to Python

• What is Python?

• Setting up Python (IDLE/Visual Studio Code/Jupyter Notebook)

• Writing and running your first program: print("Hello, World!")

• Understanding Python syntax and indentation

Module 2: Python Basics

• Variables: Storing information

• Data Types: int, float, str, bool

• Input and Output: Using input() and print()

• Basic Arithmetic Operations: +, -, *, /

Module 3: Control Flow

• If-Else Statements:

• Loops:

• for and while loops

• Breaking out of loops (break and continue)

Module 4: Working with Strings

• String basics: Accessing characters, slicing, and concatenation

• String methods: .lower(), .upper(), .strip(), .split()

• Checking if a string contains another string

Module 5: Lists and Tuples

• Creating and using lists

• List operations: Add, remove, and sort items

• Iterating through a list with a loop

• Tuples: An introduction to immutable lists

Module 6: Dictionaries

• What is a dictionary? Key-value pairs

• Adding, updating, and removing items

• Accessing values using keys

• Iterating through dictionaries

Module 7: Functions

• What are functions and why are they useful?

• Creating and using functions

• Parameters and return values

Module 8: Fun with Turtle Graphics

• Introduction to the turtle module

• Drawing basic shapes: Square, triangle, circle

• Changing colors and pen size

• Using loops to create patterns

Module 9: File Handling

• Reading and writing text files

• Creating a simple log or diary program

• Appending data to files

Module 10: Introduction to Libraries

• random: Generating random numbers

• math: Performing mathematical operations

• time: Adding delays for fun effects

Module 11: Error Handling

• Introduction to exceptions

• Using try and except blocks

• Handling common errors in Python

Module 12: Final Projects

• Math Quiz Game: A program that asks the user math questions and checks their answers.

• Guess the Number Game: The computer randomly selects a number, and the player guesses it.

• Turtle Art Generator: Create a pattern or design using loops and the turtle module.

• Simple Adventure Game: A text-based game where the player chooses their path and faces challenges.

• To-Do List Manager: A program to add, view, and remove tasks from a list.

• Word Analyzer: Count the number of words, vowels, and consonants in a sentence.