Python Fundamentals and Game Development

Week 1: Refresher on Python Basics

• Quick review of Python syntax, variables, and basic operations
• Introduction to advanced data types (tuples, dictionaries)
• Activity: Create a program that stores and displays basic student information.

Week 2: More on Loops and Conditionals

• Advanced use of loops (nested loops)
• Using if/else statements in complex scenarios
• Mini Project: Build a number guessing game with multiple difficulty levels.

Week 3: Introduction to Functions and Modular Code

• Writing functions for reusable code
• Passing arguments and returning values
• Activity: Build a simple function that calculates the area of a rectangle and circle.

Week 4: Working with Lists and Dictionaries

• Using dictionaries to store key-value pairs
• Advanced list operations (sorting, filtering)
• Milestone Project: Develop a program that manages a contact list with names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Week 5: Exploring Basic File Handling

• Introduction to reading and writing files
• Simple programs that save and retrieve data
• Activity: Create a program that saves a shopping list to a file and reads it back.

Week 6: Debugging and Error Handling

• Learning to identify and fix errors in code
• Introduction to try/except for handling errors gracefully
• Mini Project: Build a program that asks for user input and catches invalid entries.

Week 7: Creating Small Projects Using Functions and Files

• Using functions and file handling to build interactive programs
• Activity: Create a “journal” app where users can add and view journal entries.

Week 8: Milestone Project

• Project: Develop a simple “text editor” that lets users write and save notes to a file.
• Presentation Day: Students present their text editor projects.

Week 9: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Basics of classes and objects
• Writing simple classes and methods
• Activity: Create a “Pet” class that tracks a pet’s name, type, and favorite food.

Week 10: Using OOP in Simple Programs

• Adding attributes and methods to classes
• Writing simple programs using objects and classes
• Mini Project: Build a virtual pet program that allows users to “feed” and interact with their pet.

Week 11: Introduction to Simple Game Design

• Planning a basic game using OOP concepts
• Using loops, conditions, and classes to structure a game
• Milestone Project: Develop a simple “dungeon crawler” game where the player navigates through rooms, encountering different challenges.

Week 12: Final Project and Showcase

• Review and enhance the dungeon crawler game with new features.
• Final Presentation: Students showcase their games, explaining how OOP and game logic work.