Python: Arithmetic & Python (Gr. 9-10)

Description

In this lesson, students are introduced to the textual programming language, Python. Students will gain an initial conceptual understanding of Python and try to write their first Python code to complete calculations and solve problems.

Objectives

  • Use the mBlock Python editor interface
  • Learn how to use the print() function to output
  • Utilize Python arithmetic operators to perform mathematical calculations

Curriculum Connections Summary

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mBlock (Python Coding)
mBlock (Python Coding)

mBlock and Python Coding - The Programming Language of the Future

Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. With mBlock, Python supports modules and packages, which encourages program modularity and code reuse. The Python interpreter and the extensive standard library are available in source or binary form.