Python Programming: Create a Platform Game using Pygame! (3rd-9th Grade)

Python is a popular programming language for game development due to its simplicity and ease of use. There are several game engines and libraries available for Python that make it easier to create games. In this course, students will be using Pygame to create their very own platform game. Pygame is a library that provides a set of tools and functions that allows you to create games with graphics, sound, and user input handling. 

Students will learn how to code controls to interact with a character, how to code collisions, and also how to randomize objects to create the environment.  On top of that, they will learn how to use 'png' images to design the game to their liking. Once completed they will upload their game to a GitHub account, so the game can be shared with friends and family! 

Students will Learn:

• Pygame (Python Module)
• Python IDLE environment 
• Classes
• Functions
• Object Oriented Programming
• Using images 
• Player control
• File organization
• GIT hub 

*Before Class: Please make sure your child has Python installed on their computer (See instructions below). 

1. Install Python: Make sure you have Python installed on your computer. You can download the latest version of Python from the official Python website (https://www.python.org/downloads/).

*The instructor will go over the instructions step by step to install "Pygame" onto each student's computer on the first day of class.

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes before the start time of the class.


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