PYTHON POWER: CODING FOR YOUNG INNOVATORS- Are you ready to unlock the potential of coding and enhance your problem-solving skills? This hands-on, beginner-friendly course introduces middle school students to the world of Python programming through interactive learning and real-world problem-solving activities. Designed to captivate curious young minds, Python Programming for Young Innovators encourages students to explore how coding can empower them to solve exciting challenges.
Students Will Learn:
Python Basics: Dive into the foundational concepts of Python, including syntax, variables, and control structures. Students will learn to write simple, effective code and apply it to solve practical problems. Master Python basics (conditionals, loops, mathematical operators, data types)
Data and Logic: Develop skills in data structures and logical thinking, enabling students to use algorithms to tackle math and logic puzzles. These skills set the groundwork for critical thinking.
Interactive Coding Project: With a focus on teamwork and creativity, students will engage in collaborative project/s to develop a Python Program from scratch to solve a given data science problem. Students will learn how to filter and perform operations (logical and mathematical) across a given dataset, and how to create modular code that can be used in discrete pieces. You will apply this by writing your own functions to identify a list item with a given property, and writing a program to calculate a set of conclusions from a given dataset.
Creative Activities: From quizzes to riddle hunts, this course goes beyond traditional learning by adding engaging activities that reinforce programming concepts in memorable ways.
By the end of the course, students will build a strong foundation in Python and grow essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork—skills that are valuable in academics and beyond. This course equips young learners with the tools to think creatively, code confidently, and ignite a lifelong passion for technology and problem-solving.
LUNCH: Students staying for full day or for both morning and afternoon sessions can bring or buy their lunch. All students will eat lunch on Campus in The Commons, a small food court.
