Week 1 Notes

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Day 1: Introduction to Python Basics

Today, we started by learning some Python basics and then applying them to a terminal-based text adventure game.

• Print Statements
• Conditionals
• Variables
• Inputs
• Functions

Day 2: Text Adventure Game

Creating a text based game which can be run from the terminal.

• Input()
• Conditionals
• Functions
• Print

Day 3: Imports, Data Types, & RGB Game

We started by going over data types and tuples. Then, we had them create an RGB color displayer using Pygame. The next step was to draw a letter of their choosing on Pygame.

• Integers v. Strings
• Tuples
• Import Pygames
• Pygame settings

Day 4: Pygame Intro, Write a Letter Project, and RGB Extension

Today, students will learn more about Pygame and continue working on their Pygame window which displays a letter of their choosing, eventually their name. If students are done early, they can include their RGB function from Day 3 in their name visualization.

• Lists
• Tuples
• Imports
• Variable Names
• Intro to Pygame
  • Polygons
  • Rectangle
  • Circle

Day 5: Drawing the Chicago Star

Today, using Pygame, students will create a function that takes in the upper bounds of their window and draws a red star similar to the stars in the Chicago flag.

• Lists
• Tuples
• Functions that take inputs
• Pygame polygons