Week 1 · 45-60 min
Introduction to Programming
Week Summary
A quick preview of the main ideas in this week before you begin the slides.
- What Is Programming?
- Why Learn Python?
- Installing and Opening Thonny
- Your First Program
Glossary
Review these key terms before starting this week. They are kept simple so students can learn the new vocabulary before moving into the slides.
- What Is Programming?
- What Is Programming?
- Why Learn Python?
- Why Learn Python?
- Installing and Opening Thonny
- Installing and Opening Thonny
What Is Programming?
Progress
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Understand what programming is and set up the Thonny environment.
Read one card at a time. Focus on the main idea first, then look at the visual on the right to help it stick.
Programming means giving a computer step-by-step instructions.
Programs solve problems or automate tasks.
Code is written in a specific programming language.
Python is readable and beginner-friendly.
Programming is a skill used across many careers.
Remember
Programming is about clear instructions that help computers do useful work.
What Is Programming?
Slide 1 of 8
Use arrows or dots to move through the lesson
Practice
- Write 2-3 sentences about what you learned this week.
Coming Next Week: Next: Variables and Data Types