Lesson 1: Introduction to Python & Setting Up the Environment

• Objective: Understand what Python is and set up the development environment.
• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to programming
  • Overview of Python (why use Python?)
  • Installing Python and an IDE (like PyCharm or VS Code)
  • Running a basic Python program (e.g., print(“Hello, World!”))
• Activities:
  • Install Python
  • Write and run your first program
• Homework: Research two real-world applications of Python and share findings with the class.

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Lesson 2: Variables, Data Types & Input/Output

• Objective: Understand how to use variables and different data types, and how to take input from users.
• Topics Covered:
  • Variables and assignment
  • Data types: Integers, floats, strings, booleans
  • Taking input from users (input() function)
  • Output using print() with string formatting
• Activities:
  • Write a program that takes user input and outputs a formatted string (e.g., name and age).
• Homework: Create a program that takes the user’s height and weight and prints a personalized message.

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Lesson 3: Control Flow – If Statements

• Objective: Learn how to use conditional statements to make decisions in Python.
• Topics Covered:
  • Boolean expressions
  • if, elif, else statements
  • Comparison and logical operators
• Activities:
  • Write a program that asks the user’s age and responds differently depending on whether the user is a child, teenager, or adult.
• Homework: Create a program that checks if a number is positive, negative, or zero.

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Lesson 4: Loops – For and While

• Objective: Understand how to use loops to perform repetitive tasks.
• Topics Covered:
  • for loop syntax
  • while loop syntax
  • break and continue statements
• Activities:
  • Create a program that prints numbers from 1 to 10 using both a for and a while loop.
• Homework: Write a program that takes a number as input and prints the multiplication table for that number using a loop.

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Lesson 5: Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries

• Objective: Learn how to store and manipulate collections of data.
• Topics Covered:
  • Lists: Creating, accessing, modifying
  • Tuples: Immutable sequences
  • Dictionaries: Key-value pairs
  • Basic operations (indexing, adding/removing items, iterating over collections)
• Activities:
  • Create a program that stores and manages a list of favorite books, allowing the user to add and remove books.
• Homework: Write a program that stores information about friends (name, age, city) using a dictionary and prints the information.

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Lesson 6: Functions

• Objective: Understand how to use functions to structure and reuse code.
• Topics Covered:
  • Defining functions with def
  • Function arguments and return values
  • Scope and local/global variables
• Activities:
  • Write a function that takes two numbers as arguments and returns their sum.
  • Create a program that calculates the area of a rectangle using a function.
• Homework: Write a program that takes two numbers from the user and uses a function to calculate and return their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Lesson 7: Error Handling and Debugging

• Objective: Learn how to handle errors and debug Python programs.
• Topics Covered:
  • Common types of errors (syntax, runtime, logic errors)
  • Using try, except to handle errors
  • Debugging techniques (e.g., using print statements, IDE debugging tools)
• Activities:
  • Create a program that asks for two numbers and divides them, using error handling to avoid division by zero.
• Homework: Modify a previous program (e.g., the GCD program) to handle incorrect inputs gracefully using try-except.

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Lesson 8: File Handling and Final Project

• Objective: Understand how to read from and write to files, and apply learned concepts in a final project.
• Topics Covered:
  • Opening files in Python (open(), read(), write())
  • Reading and writing text files
  • Working with CSV files
• Activities:
  • Create a program that writes a list of students’ names to a file and then reads and prints the contents of the file.
• Final Project: Design a Python program of your choice (with guidance), using all the concepts learned in previous lessons. Examples include a simple calculator, a quiz game, or a student management system.

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Assessment & Conclusion

• Assessment:
  • Projects and homework will be assessed to evaluate students’ understanding.
  • An optional final test can be conducted, focusing on applying Python to solve problems.
• Feedback Session:
  • Discuss learning experiences, challenges, and possible next steps in Python programming.