Introduction to programming

Introduction to programming with Turtle Race

The CodeHS Introduction to Python with Turtle course teaches students the basics of programming in the Python language. Students will learn Python commands, functions, and control structures by solving puzzles and writing creative programs for Tracy to follow.

Format

The entirely web-based curriculum is made up of a series of learning modules that cover the fundamentals of programming. Each module is made up of short video tutorials, example programs, quizzes, programming exercises, and challenge problems. The course is designed for a quarter long class that meets 5 days per week, though schools implement it in a variety of ways.

Who is it for?

The Intro to Python with Turtle course is designed for complete beginners with no previous background in computer science. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive making it engaging for new coders in middle or early high school.

What do you Learn?   Workflow

Here is a breakdown of the important programming skills that students will develop and concepts that they will learn about by working through the Turtle course:

• Turtle World

  Lesson - 1

  Learn about the world Turtle lives in and how to form commands that she will understand!.

• Moving Turtle Efficiently

  Lesson - 2

  Build on the commands you’ve learned to instruct Tracy around all parts of her world.

• Designing and Computing Solutions

  Lesson - 3

  Explore useful ways to break down large problems to write readable and successful programs.

• Controlling Turtle with Variables

  Lesson - 4

  Learn to use variables and user input to control your Turtle commands.

• Making Decisions

  Lesson - 5

  Use if-else statements and while loops to instruct Tracy to make decisions based on conditions.

• Turtle Challenges

  Lesson - 7

  Put together all you’ve learned to create more advanced programs!

Interested ?

Interested to learn more about the programming with Turtle Race course with Lights Innovation Labs LLC? Tell us more by requesting a quote or write to us at info@lightsinnovationlabs.com and we'll get in touch at the earliest!