Code Builders – Grade 11

About Course

This course teaches Python fundamentals, introduces game development using the Pygame library, and integrates Xbox controller functionality for interactive gameplay. Students will build a GitHub portfolio to showcase their projects, fostering skills in coding, version control, and professional presentation. The curriculum emphasizes practical, achievable tasks tailored to a Grade 11 high school student’s schedule, culminating in a capstone game project. Through weekly projects and a supportive Q&A system, students gain confidence in programming while creating a portfolio for future academic or career opportunities.

Course Content

Introduction to Python & Setup

Install Python & explore IDLE

07:29
Build Your First Program

05:16
Start a Github Portfolio

09:25
Handling User Input

07:28
Introduction to Q&A
Introduction: Conceptual Challenge
Introduction: Application Challenge

Python Basics: Conditionals

Python Basics: Loops

Python Basics: Lists

Python Basics: Functions

Mini Project 1: Number Games
Combine all skills into a real game

Python Basics: Dictionaries

Python Basics: Review & Wrap-Up

Introduction to Pygame

Game Development: Moving Objects

Game Development: Sprites & Images

Game Development: Game Controller

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Course Content

Introduction to Python & Setup

Install Python & explore IDLE

Build Your First Program

Start a Github Portfolio

Handling User Input

Introduction to Q&A

Introduction: Conceptual Challenge

Introduction: Application Challenge

Python Basics: Conditionals

‘if’ Statement

Conditionals: Conceptual Challenge

Conditionals: Application Challenge

Conditionals: Github Portfolio Update

Python Basics: Loops

‘for’ Loop – Print 5 Times

‘for’ Loop – Count from 1 to 10

‘for’ Loop – Countdown with Step = -1

‘while’ Loop – Repeat Until “no”

Loops: Conceptual Challenge

Loops: Application Challenge

Loops: Github Portfolio Update

Python Basics: Lists

Create & Print a List

Access by Index

Modify a List

Loop Through a List

Lists: Conceptual Challenge

Lists: Application Challenge

Lists: Github Portfolio Update

Python Basics: Functions

Simple Function

Function with Parameter

Function with Return Value

Function + Loop

Functions: Conceptual Challenge

Functions: Application Challenge

Functions: Github Portfolio Update

Mini Project 1: Number Games Combine all skills into a real game

Step 1: Secret Number + Input

Step 2: Check the Guess with ‘if’

Step 3: Add a Loop for Multiple Tries

Step 4: Use a Function to Reuse Code

Mini Project 1: “Guess Master” Number Game

Mini Project 1: Github Portfolio Update

Python Basics: Dictionaries

Create & Print a Dictionary

Access by Key

Modify a Dictionary

Loop Through Keys & Values

Dictionaries: Conceptual Challenge

Dictionaries: Application Challenge

Dictionaries: Github Portfolio Update

Python Basics: Review & Wrap-Up

Step 1: Setup + Dictionary of Questions

Step 2: Function to Ask One Question

Step 3: Main Loop with Score

Step 4: Add Play Again (while Loop)

Basics Review: Conceptual Challenge

Basics Review: Application Challenge

Basics Review: Github Portfolio Update

Introduction to Pygame

Install & Import Pygame

Initialize & Create Window

Game Loop + Background Color

Add a Static Rectangle

Full Code

Pygame Introduction: Conceptual Challenge

Pygame Introduction: Application Challenge

Github Portfolio Update

Game Development: Moving Objects

Step 1: Player Position Variables

Step 2: Draw Player at (x,y)

Step 3: Keyboard Input with Events

Step 4: Move Player with Keys

Full Code

Conceptual Challenge

Application Challenge

Mini Project 1: Number Games
Combine all skills into a real game