Computer Science: Programming in Python [L1]

This Computer Science Scheme of Work is a 6 week project for KS3 students (who have 1 lesson a week). It focuses on text-based programming skills using Python, so is ideally suited for Year 8 students who have completed basic programming in Scratch, Kodu or Flowol.

This is lesson 1 of the 6 lesson course. Lesson 1 covers:

• Learning what Python Programming is
• Understanding what interactive mode and script mode are
• Using both modes to create simple programs
• Looking at syntax errors and being able to interpret error messages
• Correcting programming errors

Lesson 1 is free! The other lessons are available at a low price, and to grab a bargain, select the bundle package.

The skills this Scheme of Work covers include:

• Using Interactive and Script Mode
• Understanding what a Syntax Errors
• Using the print Function to output text
• Being able to create and use variables
• Using the input Function with user input
• Understanding about the different data types
• Using Mathematical Operators
• Using the int Function
• Understanding what Selection Statements are
• Using Comparison Operators with code
• Understanding what Python Modules are

Each lesson begins with objectives and outcomes being introduced to the students.

Worksheets (including differentiated tasks) are included, along with two homeworks which are linked to the SOW.

There is room for two assessments during the SOW. However these assessments are NOT included (only blank slides are left), due to different schools assessing student work in varying ways. However if you want the assessments linked to this SOW I am more than happy to provide them for free if required, when this SOW is purchased.

The main SOW is generated using Microsoft PowerPoint, and the information appears using basic animations, so students can experience the information one part at a time.

In addition, the Python programs that are part of the varying challenges and tasks are included, reducing teacher time as the resources don’t need to be created.

The linked worksheets are provided in Microsoft Publisher.

All resources are FULLY editable, so they can be adapted to suit the needs of your students.

I would really appreciate your feedback on my work, whether you download the free resource, pay for individually lessons or purchase a bundle. Thank you for reading.