Sova Coding Python Trimester 2 Curriculum

Overview

This curriculum builds on Trimester 1 and focuses on writing cleaner programs, using more data structures, and creating bigger projects. It includes practice problems, examples, and homework to reinforce learning.

The lessons cover:

1. Strings (slicing, functions, shortcuts)
2. String algorithms and string building
3. range() (start, stop, step)
4. Dictionaries
5. Classes
6. Tuples
7. Turtle introduction + first drawing
8. More turtle (colors, fills, positioning)
9. More turtle (functions, patterns, mini-project)
10. Final problem set (10 problems with points)

Sharing with Teachers via Live Share

• Inside Codespaces, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac).
• Search for Live Share: Start Collaboration Session.
• Copy the generated Live Share link and send it to your teacher so they can join your coding session in real-time.

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Structure

• Each lesson has:
  • Sample code
  • Practice problems
  • Homework problems
• Lesson 10 only includes a problem set with points per problem based on difficulty.