1. Tuesday, November 8th Warm Ups:
Please find your new seat!
Please NOTICE the personal technology sign is RED.
NOTE: if you did NOT present your Finch project yet, we can discuss in the last ten minutes
Today … we CONTINUE Python!

2. Programming Computer Screens OFF Fold paper into 1/3
Left side: “Programming Skills I’ve Learned”
Middle: “Programs/Projects”
Right Side: “Programming skills I still WANT to Learn”

3. Programming Skills I’ve learned
Make a list!!!

4. Programming Skills I still WANT to learn
Make a list!

5. Let’s fill in our programs/projects

6. Here’s what we are about today …
Identify programming skills you’ve learned, skills you want to learn and see the progression between the programming languages we use in class.
Define integers, operators, values and expressions and practice these mathematical tools using Python.

7. Why Python? Python is a high level language
It still “hides” much of the technical computer language
You can use “English” to program
Dynamic programming language
Fast and incremental development
Self checks at run time

8. Why Python Expressive Power Readability
How easy it is to express an idea
How concisely you can express your idea
Readability
Indentation
Use of words instead of symbols

9. Python
Chapter 2
Syntax error programming language

10. Some Simple Math …
Your interaction with Python begins with some simple math …
Let’s set the stage first …
You take notes …

11. Arithmetic Operations & Hierarchy of Operations
Operator operation Basic expression
** Exponentiation A ** B
* Multiplication A * B
/ Division A / B
Addition A + B
Subtraction A - B

12. Examples Evaluate the following expressions: x = 3 * 6 - 12 / 3
y = / (3 * (10 - 9))
z = ** 2
m = 6 / 3 + 3

13. 2 + 2 Integers and Floating Point Numbers
Integers = whole numbers 4, 0, 99
Floating point numbers = numbers with decimal point 4.0, 0.0, 23.45
Expressions are made up of values and operators
operator
value
value
2 + 2
Scratch operators
were the green blocks
expression

14. Python …
Python has an “interactive shell” where you can program a line of code and quickly see whether or not it works
It’s an icon on your desktop that looks like this: (turn on screen and OPEN it!)

15. Let’s test it out …
With IDLE open, enter
2 + 2
What happens?

16. What’s the computer program (Python) really doing?
If you wanted to do the same thing in Scratch, how would you do that?

17. In Summary
Identify programming skills you’ve learned, skills you want to learn and see the progression between the programming languages we use in class.
Define integers, operators, values and expressions and practice these mathematical tools using Python.
TOMORROW … You get to PLAY on your own, with a great tutorial.

18. Thursday, November 10th
Warm Up: Please retrieve your questions from yesterday and please get out a pen or pencil
Also, please determine exactly where you are in the Python “book” (chapter 3? Chapter 4???)
Today:
Review Python Concepts
Continue work

19. Questions from 11/9
1.What’s the difference between an Integer and a floating number? 2.What’s the difference between an Operator and a value?  3.Explain what an Expression is and what it means to evaluate an expression 4.What is Python? 5.How will your knowledge of scratch and finch help you with python?

20. It has evaluated the expression
Python isn’t limited to just numbers.
It’s more than just a fancy calculator.
When a computer solves the expression 10+5 to get the value 15
It has evaluated the expression
10+5 and both evaluate to 15
is NOT an expression

21. Creating Variables
Variable- Location where memory can be stored on the computer. Value can change as the program is running.
To save the values that our expressions evaluate to use them later
Used to hold temporary information
Used to control the type of data in calculations
Can store only one piece of data at any time
Data is processed faster

22. Statements When you press Enter And there is no “error message”
The instruction has been executed successfully
The instruction (assignment statement) creates the variable to be stored
Statement = not single value
Expression = single value

23. Create a variable and evaluate it
>>> var = create variable
>>> var state variable
value stored
>>> var variable used
variable remembered and used
>>>
is just like var + 6

24. Using multiple variables
>>> fish = 100
>>> bear = 140
>>> fish + bear
240
>>>
Fish variable has 100 inside it
What does bear represent?

25. Overwriting a variable
Replacing the value in a variable with a new value
The old value is permanently forgotten

26. Questions to complete 11/10
How do you create a variable in Python? How does that compare to scratch?
How do you store a variable in Python?
How do you overwrite a variable in Python?
What does it mean when Python “evaluates an expression?”
What’s a string? How do you indicate something is a string?

27. Python
Chapter 3

28. Friday, November 11th
Warm Up: Take a “Guess” handout from the middle table
Read it, analyze what the program is doing
Feel free to write all over the paper
Let’s review it together … again feel free to write on the code

29. Strings Strings can have almost any keyboard character ‘ ‘
Little chunks of text
To create a string put information between two single quotes
‘ ‘
>>> speak = 'hello'
>>> speak
'hello'
>>>
Strings can have almost any keyboard character

30. String Concatenation You can add one string to another
>>> 'Hello ' + 'World!'
'Hello World!'
>>>

31. creating a set of instructions
Flow of execution
creating a set of instructions
That is the basic definition of programming

32. # will allow you to add a comment to explain
Comments
# will allow you to add a comment to explain
something that will not interfere with the flow of execution
Function
Mini programs and some are already programmed into Python code
Print () Print function will display text on screen between ()
Input () Waits for input for the user to enter
Function calls will evaluate a single value --- Return Value

33. Variable names are case-sensitive
Computers will only do what you tell them
Variable names should be relevant to what they are for
Variable names are case-sensitive
World
WorlD
world
These are all different variables
Capitalize if you use more than one word in variable and no spaces
VariableNameMultipleWords

34. Guess Program – flow chart
How do you flow chart “while”
How do you flow chart “if”

35. Monday, November 14th
Warm Up: Please get out your completed flow chart for the guess program.
Today: Review chapter four, questions, chapter 5 – joke program

36. Python
Chapter 4

37. Import, Module, Function
Import is a code that tells Python to “bring in” a module
Function: prewritten code or mini program that you can use in Python, available in your program
It’s like boxed spaghetti noodles instead of making them from scratch
Examples: print ( ), input ( ),
Module: prewritten code or mini program used in Python, you must IMPORT into your program
It’s like a frozen dinner with spaghetti, noodles and bread
Example: Random

38. Random Function This is a function INSIDE the random
number = random.randint(1, 20)
This is a function INSIDE the random
module. This function will return a
random integer between two numbers
Number is a variable that is storing the random number

39. Arguments Arguments tell the function how to behave
Values that are passed to a function when the function is called
Arguments tell the function how to behave
Arguments are separated by commas

40. Let’s practice
Open Python’s IDLE (remember, that’s where you can practice code)
In chapter four, turn to pages 6 & 7
Play with the random.randint function!!!

41. Loops
Loops are parts of code that will happen (executed) over and over
Blocks
Blocks begin where the line is indented four spaces
Blocks end where the line indentation is the same as before the block
You must have blocks to create loops

42. + + Concatenation Review string string string
Another example of concatenating strings together
print('Well, ' + name + ' I am thinking of a number between 1 and 100.') + +
string
string
string

44. Comparison Operators < Less than > Greater than
<= Less than or equal to
>= Greater than or equal to
== Equal to
!= Not equal to

45. Boolean Data Type Conditions Two values TRUE or FALSE Case sensitive
Not strings
Also called bools
Conditions
Expression that combines two values with a comparison operator
Always evaluates a Boolean value

46. Booleans, Comparison Operators, Conditions
Experiment … pages 11, 12
Booleans, Comparison Operators, Conditions

47. Int( ) function Break statements Str( ) function
Converts strings to integers with this function
Break statements
Tells the program to jump out of the while-block
Str( ) function
Converts an integer to a string with this function

48. Now work on Chapter 4 OR if you have completed everything, move on to Chapter 5
There are 6 definitions on my website that you need to complete for chapter four

49. Tuesday, November 15th
Warm Up: Create a flow chart for the joke program

50. Chapter Five Writing Jokes!
Complete chapter 5 by writing and running the program
Then, complete all the tasks in chapter 5
Then, create your own joke program
- include at least three jokes - include user input - show Mrs. H when done both the flow chart and your own joke program Due 11/15 end of class

51. Wednesday, November 16th
Warm Up: Today, you are going to create your own MadLib!
Create madlib using Python  (all it takes is variables, print and input functions and concatenation)  Use these Functions: input & print Create at least 4 Variables Use Concatenation of strings & variables Include the date and time at the beginning of the code import datetime  Due at end of class on 11/16

52. Thursday, November 17th
Warm Up: When your python program doesn’t work, how do you fix it?
Today
Mad Lib
Finish reviewing joke programs and flow charts
Review Scratch game
Chapter 6 Python

53. Monday, April 11th
Warm Up: Please take the chapter six handout from the middle table. Read the code. Write on the document what each line of code does. If you don’t know, circle it.
Today:
Schedule discussion
Brief Overview of chapter six
Time to work on chapter six

54. Tuesday, November 29th Today: Chapter 6 more to learn!
Warm Up: It’s time to get back into Python! In your journal, define: Loops, blocks, Boolean Data Type, Comparison Operator (if you can’t remember, you can always look it up in the “book”!)
Today:
Chapter 6 more to learn!
Get a copy of the Dragon program from the middle table

55. Chapter 6

56. Def () function
Def function is creating, or defining, a new function that we can call later in our program. This way you don’t have to recreate the same code multiple times.

57. Functions Define the function BEFORE you call it in the program
Let’s look at the chooseCave function.
On what lines is it defined?
On what line is it executed or called?

58. Return Value ONLY inside Def blocks
Breaks us out of the function (like Break will break out of a while loop)
Look at line 17

59. Or Else Else – always comes after the IF block
Explains what happens IF the condition is NOT met
Colon : must always accompany the else key word
Look at line 32

60. or not Truth Tables and A and B is Entire statement
True and True is True
True and False is False
False and True is False
False and False is False
A or B is Entire statement
True or True is True
True or False is True
False or True is True
False or False is False
not A is Entire statement
not True is False
not False is True
and or
not

61. Boolean – Truth tables Look at line 13
It’s an expression with a boolean operator
“AND”
Which means ….

62. Boolean – Truth tables While
The cave is NOT 1
And (since AND is used, both of these conditions must be true for the boolean to be true)
The cave is NOT 2
(line 14) Ask the user which cave they want
(line 15) The user’s input is the variable “cave”
What happens if the user enters “two” or “pig” or “17”?

63. Global Scope Variables
Remember I said we would come back to this …
Global Scope Variables
read outside and inside functions, but can only be modified outside of all functions.
Where can we find one in Dragon?
Local Scope Variables
read or modified inside that function.
“forgotten” after the function is executed
Where can we find one in Dragon?
Global:
Local: line 12, part of the choose cave function

64. But ….
What do I do if I need to take a global variable and use it inside a function?
I have to “give” or “pass” that global variable to the function
That’s called a parameter

65. Parameters
Line 19
Def checkCave (chosenCave) :
Variable names inside parenthesis are called parameters
Parameters are local variables that are defined when we call a function
chosenCave is a new, local, temporary variable
It’s the variable that indicates which cave the user selected

66. This is where the game actually begins!!!!

67. It begins … Set variable playAgain to yes Make sure playAgain is yes
Run Intro function (which prints several lines)
Set a variable, caveNumber, to the results
of the chooseCave function
Run checkCave function,
Using the caveNumber
Variable, to determine
whether or not the user
picked the friendly cave
Ask the player if s/he wants to play
Again, get player’s input

68. Ticket Out
Please take out a piece of paper, put your name on it, and answer these questions:
1. What is a global variable?, 2. What is a local variable?
3. What does the time.sleep (2) function do? 4. What’s the proper name for the “2” in the time.sleep function above? 5. What does the “2” do??
6. What does the “return” keyword do (on line 17)in the following function?

69. Wednesday, November 30th
Warm Up: What is the purpose of the def function and why would you use it in a program?

70. Skills to create a program
Get with your 8:00 clock partner
Create a new python program, name it practice.py
Write python code that accomplishes each of these tasks (work on one of them at a time):
NOTE: DO NOT USE the def function!!!!!
NOTE: start a NEW program
User chooses from a list of options
Different programming based on the user’s choice

71. More Skills to Create a Program
Create random variable
Uses boolean operator to compare two variables and take some action
Allows user to choose ‘Play again”

72. Next Steps Share python program with your partner
Decide what program you would like to create for your assessment
Create a flow chart of the program

73. Thursday, December 1st Warm Up: SIT BY SAME PARTNER FROM YESTERDAY
Did you complete the first two tasks?
User chooses from a list of options
Different programming based on the user’s choice
Which one have you struggled with the most?

74. User chooses from a list of options
Different programming based on the user’s choice
Create a variable and set it equal to a random number
Uses boolean operator to compare two variables and take some action
Allows user to choose ‘Play again”

75. Friday, December 2nd Warm Up: Video
Today: Create a flow chart for a Python program you will make

76. What’s a 4??
Program is professional in quality and ready for publication.
Program has a clear purpose, and a clear ending.
The program involves the user.
The program has a logical ending or allows the user to “play again”.
Expertise in PYTHON is demonstrated.
This program is a cut above the rest – clearly demonstrating knowledge and expertise using PYTHON.

77. To Do Create flow chart – show it to Mrs. H for approval
Begin work on your program
Due: Wednesday 12/7

78. Wednesday, December 7th
Warm Up: Write in your journal three things you learned from Mrs. Houtman’s presentation
Today:
Create a program in Python
Show off your Python skills … check the rubric to make sure your program is a “4”
Due Thursday, December 8th
NOTE: I’m still missing some flow charts!

79. Thursday, December 8th
USE THIS ENTIRE CLASS PERIOD TO PERFECT YOUR PYTHON PROGRAM
Friday:
Peer Review, turn in program

80. Friday, December 9th
Warm Up: Please take a peer review rubric from the table and then open your Python program
Field Trip reminders
Conduct peer review with your 3:00 clock partner – no partner, meet at middle table and find someone

81. Turn in your game
Save your file using the proper name: hour_lastname_firstname_python CLOSE THE FILE Go to : Password = hasseld Doesn’t ask for password?  You are not on the proper site! Upload the file when done
THEN TURN IN THE PEER REVIEW IN MY BOX!

82. Wednesday, December 14th
Warm Up: Please have your documentation from Javascript up so Mrs. H can check it in – even if you didn’t complete it, I want to see what you did get done
Today: review guide for Python quiz – quiz on Friday