Hour of Code: Power up Python with Popfizz
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Data Visualization | Grades 9+ | Beginner
Visualize and extract information from real data by using Python’s libraries. What does the graph tell you? Do you spot anomalies?
Retro PyGame| Grades 9+ | Advanced
What games do you play? Developing a well crafted game requires attention to detail. Use classes and objects to create your own Space Shooter game.
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DATA VISUALIZATION
For Grades 9+
Objective:
- Create graphs using Python libraries
- Present data in a way that is accessible and easy to understand
- Extract information from data
Concepts covered:
Libraries – Matplotlib, Numpy, Panda
Read data from CSV file
Line graph and bar graph
RETRO PYGAME
For Grades 9+ (Advanced)
Objective:
- Use basic concepts of object oriented programming
- Develop game algorithms using sequence, iteration, and selection
- Work with libraries
Concepts covered:
- Variables, lists
- Conditions
- Loops – for, while
- Function (multiple parameters)
- Events
- Classes and objects
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