BBP Block-based Python Programming

Learn Python programming through visual blocks with EduBlocks. Master programming fundamentals, create games and applications, and build computational thinking skills.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, students will be able to:

• Transition from visual to text-based Python programming - Move seamlessly from block-based coding to traditional Python syntax
• Build games and applications using block-based coding - Create interactive programs including racing games, art generators, and calculators
• Understand programming logic through visual representations - Grasp fundamental concepts like variables, loops, functions, and conditionals through intuitive visual blocks

Prerequisites

• Basic computer skills
• No programming experience needed
• Curiosity and creativity

Lesson Structure

BBP Block-based Python Programming - Session Logistics

Lesson	Topic	Objectives	Notes/File Link	Activities Link	Projects	Exit Ticket	Submission Link
1	Introduction to Block-Based Python	Learn Python basics and EduBlocks environment	Concept 01: Introduction to Block-based Python	Activity 01: Introduction to Block-based Python	-	ET-1	Submit Activity
2	Variables	Master Python variables and data types	Concept 02: Variables	Activity 02: Variables	-	ET-2	Submit Activity
3	Operators	Learn arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators	Concept 03: Operators	Activity 03: Operators	-	ET-3	Submit Activity
4	Conditionals	Master if/elif/else statements and decision logic	Concept 04: Conditionals	Activity 04: Conditionals	-	ET-4	Submit Activity
5	Lists	Learn list creation, manipulation, and methods	Concept 05: Lists	Activity 05: Lists	-	ET-5	Submit Activity
6	Python Random Module	Use random module for numbers and choices	Concept 06: Python Random Module	Activity 06: Python Random Module	-	ET-6	Submit Activity
7	Debugging Challenge	Practice debugging techniques and error fixing	-	Activity 13: Debugging Challenge	-	-	Submit Activity
8	Revision + Quiz 1	Review Python fundamentals and complete assessment	Quiz 1 Revision	Quiz 1	-	-	-
9	Functions	Define and use functions with parameters	Concept 07: Functions	Activity 07: Functions	-	ET-7	Submit Activity
10	Functions (Extra)	Advanced functions with return values and scope	Concept 08: Functions (Extra)	Activity 08: Functions (Extra)	-	ET-8	Submit Activity
11	Python Turtle Graphics Library	Create visual art with turtle graphics	Concept 09: Python Turtle Graphics Library	Activity 09: Python Turtle Graphics Library	-	ET-9	Submit Activity
12	Loops	Master for and while loops for iteration	Concept 10: Loops	Activity 10: Loops	-	ET-10	Submit Activity
13	Project: Racing Turtles (Part 1)	Build racing turtle game foundation	-	-	Project: Racing Turtles	-	-
14	Project: Racing Turtles (Part 2)	Complete racing game with winner detection	-	-	Project: Racing Turtles	-	Submit Project
15	Project: My Picasso Art	Create digital art with loops and functions	-	-	Project: My Picasso Art	-	Submit Project
16	Interactive Data Visualization with Pygal	Create interactive charts with Pygal library	Concept 11: Interactive Data Visualization with Pygal	Activity 11: Interactive Data Visualization with Pygal	-	ET-11	Submit Activity
17	Python Math Module	Use math module functions and constants	Concept 12: Python Math Module	Activity 12: Python Math Module	-	ET-12	Submit Activity
18	Project: Scientific Calculator	Build functional calculator with math operations	-	-	Project: Scientific Calculator	-	Submit Project
19	Project: My Quiz Game	Create interactive quiz with scoring system	-	-	Project: My Quiz Game	-	Submit Project
20	Revision + Quiz 2	Review advanced concepts and complete assessment	Quiz 2 Revision	Quiz 2	-	-	-
21	Project: Nutritious Meal (Part 1)	Plan nutrition application architecture	-	-	Project: Nutritious Meal	-	-
22	Project: Nutritious Meal (Part 2)	Implement features and nutrition calculations	-	-	Project: Nutritious Meal	-	-
23	Project: Nutritious Meal (Part 3 - Presentation)	Complete project and prepare presentation	-	-	Project: Nutritious Meal	-	Submit Project
24	Graduation	Project evaluation and course completion	Download Graduation Background	Complete Feedback Form	-	Submit Testimonial	-

Resources

• EduBlocks Platform
• Python Documentation
• Turtle Graphics Guide