Python 1 & 2

Teacher: Ronda Kopfhamer

Email: kopfhamerr@portage.k12.wi.us

CMU CS Academy Site

Python Programming 1 and 2 study the python language. We will be using the Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Academy curriculum to study Computer Science.  These courses introduce students to basic programming using the Python language. Carnegie Mellon developed a graphics package, CMU Graphics, designed to introduce students to programming in a fun, interactive way. It also builds problem-solving skills and thinking methods used by programmers.

Units in Python Programming 1

Unit 1: Creating Drawings

• Basic Drawing Functions

• Colors

• Shapes

Unit 2: Functions, Mouse Events, and Properties

• Function Basics

• Running and Testing Functions

• Multiple Parameters

• Mouse Events (Press and Release) 

• Variables

• Shape Properties

Unit 3: Mouse Motion Events, Conditionals, and Helper Functions

• Mouse Motion Events (Move & Drag)

• Conditionals

• if statements

• if-else and multiple if statements

• Helper functions

Unit 4: More Conditionals, Key Events, and Methods

• if-elif-else statements

• Key Events

• Methods

Unit 5: Complex Conditionals and More Key Events

• Complex Conditionals

• onKeyHold

Unit 6: Groups, Step Events, and Motion

• Groups

• Group Properties

• Group Methods

• Step Events

• Motion

• Semester Project

Units in Python Programming 2 

Unit 7: New Shapes, Local Variables and For Loops

• New Shapes

• Local Variables

• For Loops

Unit 8:  Math Functions, Random Values, and Nested Loops

• Math Functions

• Random Values

• Nested For Loops

Unit 9: Types, Strings, and While Loops

• Types and Input

• Strings

• While Loops

Unit 10: Lists and Return Values

• List Methods

• Return Values

Unit 11: 2D Lists and Board Games

• Creating and Using 2D Lists

• Board Games

Unit 12: Final Project

• Images

• Sounds