Christmas Python 2

Open Python IDLE 

Create a New File and save as Tree.py

Task

1. Create a variable called branches, set it to 12

2. Create a variable called baublesperbranch, set it to 3

3. Create a variable called totalbaubles, set it to 0

4. Create a program that will calculate the total number of baubles on the tree.

5. Modify your program to ask the user to input:     

i) the number of branches    ii) the number of baubles per branch

6. Modify your program to include other items.

7. Try using the Python Turtle to create a Christmas image HERE

Christmas Python

Open Python IDLE 

Create a New File and save as Christmas.py

Task
1. Copy the code below in to the file and see what happens when you  Run (F5)

2. Can you modify the code to create your own image?

3. Can you find any other fun Christmas code on the Internet?

4. Try using the Python Turtle to create a Christmas image HERE

import turtle

screen = turtle.Screen()

screen.setup(800,600)

circle = turtle.Turtle()

circle.shape('circle')

circle.color('red')

circle.speed('fastest')

circle.up()

square = turtle.Turtle()

square.shape('square')

square.color('green')

square.speed('fastest')

square.up()

circle.goto(0,280)

circle.stamp()

k = 0

for i in range(1, 17):

    y = 30*i

    for j in range(i-k):

        x = 30*j

        square.goto(x,-y+280)

        square.stamp()

        square.goto(-x,-y+280)

        square.stamp()

    if i % 4 == 0:

        x =  30*(j+1)

        circle.color('red')

        circle.goto(-x,-y+280)

        circle.stamp()

        circle.goto(x,-y+280)

        circle.stamp()        

        k += 2

    if i % 4 == 3:

        x =  30*(j+1)

        circle.color('yellow')

        circle.goto(-x,-y+280)

        circle.stamp()

        circle.goto(x,-y+280)

        circle.stamp() 

square.color('brown')

for i in range(17,20):

    y = 30*i

    for j in range(3):    

        x = 30*j

        square.goto(x,-y+280)

        square.stamp()

        square.goto(-x,-y+280)

        square.stamp()        

        

turtle.exitonclick()

Carry On Coding

Try any of the Coding Projects below:

https://www.madewithcode.com/projects/

https://groklearning.com/

https://scratch.mit.edu/hoc/

http://hoc.codehs.com/

http://www.w3schools.com/

Unit - 2 - Lesson 4 - How Storage Works

Lesson Objectives
Understand how magnetic, optical and solid state storage actually work


Starter
Storage Wordsearch

Main

Extension Task
HERE

Hour of Code

Explore and Learn in your Hour of Code - HERE

7th - 13th December 2015

Y10 - Intro to Python - The Importance of Planning

Lesson Objectives

 - be able to apply flowcharts to a sequencing program 
 - understand the importance of planning before coding

Starter

Have a little fun on Lightbot - click HERE

Main

Red Task


Draw a flowchart to solve the following problems:

1.   

2. 

Amber Task
Using Flowcharts to plan Python programmes:

     

Python Challenge (Draw flowcharts for the following BEFORE you start coding)

1. SAVE AS rectangle.py
Challenge:
Ask a user for the LENGTH and WIDTH of a Rectangle, than calculate and print the AREA.


Green Task

Python Challenge (Draw flowcharts for the following BEFORE you start coding)


2. SAVE AS circle.py
Challenge:  
Ask a user for the RADIUS of a Circle, than calculate and print the AREA.



Plenary

Share with a partner the importance of planning BEFORE coding

Y10 - Intro to Python L2

Lesson Objectives
 - Understand and be able to use basic Python Syntax


Starter
Can you spot the 3 syntax errors?

Main

Be sure to save ALL work in you PYTHON folder in your ICT folder

Plenary

Log-in to www.codecademy.com using your Google+ Wildern Details



Complete the Python Syntax section

Unit 2 - Lesson 3 - Storage

Lesson Objectives
Understand how magnetic media, optical media and solid state work

Starter

Storage Wordsearch

Main

Worksheet 3

Plenary

Log on to  -   (see sheet for Username and Password)

Unit 2 - Lesson 3 Storage Devices

Lesson Objectives

Understand how magnetic media, optical media and solid state work

Main

Play & Learn - Loading Screen

Lesson Objectives 

- To understand the purpose of a loading screen

- To learn how to add your own loading screen into GameMaker

Outcomes

Red - You will designed a loading screen for your Play and Learn using suitable software

Amber - You will have created a loading screen and added it your game

Green - You will continued to develop your Play and Learn game

Starter

Main

RED TASK

1. Use Photoshop or Illustrator to create your loading screen at 640px  and 480px

2. When  complete save / export your loading screen as a PNG  or JPG

AMBER TASK 

1. Click on global game settings

2. Choose show your own image and then click change image

Extension Task

• If you want to customise the loading bar on your loading screen try goo.gl/pqWh8D

Green Task

Look at the 11n2 Tracking Sheet - HERE

What do you need to be doing for the remainder of today's lesson?

Write 3 targets on a Sticky Note

Plenary

• Look again at the Tracking Sheet, consider what you have completed today and what you plan to do next lesson

Python Controlled Assessment - Task 4

Offset Factor

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - To learn what an offset is and how they can be used to encrypt text 
LO2 – To understand how to solve task 4 of your text encryption controlled assessment 

Outcomes

Red - You will have planned out the code you need for task 4
Amber - You will have tested your code
Green - You will have added your code to your controlled assessment and commented it

Google Blockly Game Maze

Lesson Objectives

Evaluate computation and abstraction knowledge using evidence document

Starter

Main

Red Task:  

Go to the Google Blockly Website - HERE

Complete Levels 1-5 (Green)

Complete Levels 6-10 (Gold)



Amber Task
Open your Unit 1 - Evidence Document and complete any sections not yet completed.


Green Task
Complete the Evaluation section of your Evidence Document.


Extension
Try the Frozen code puzzles - HERE


Plenary

Print and staple your Unit 1 Evidence Document ready for marking.


Homework

The next task in your Hwk Booklet

Software L4 - Utility Software

Lesson Objectives
 - identify different types of system utilities (Utility Software) and their function

Starter

Test your knowledge - Software Concepts

Main

Utility Software is used to make sure your computer is safe/secure and running efficiently.
Examples are:

1. anti-virus
2. spyware protection
3. firewall
4. disk formatting
5. file transfer
6. de-fragmentation
7. system clean-up
8. system restore

Red Task
Go to http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/software-main and watch the videos and do the tests on 28. Common Utility Software - Part B and C

Orange Task

Use your examtime.com account to create flashcards for each of the examples above.

Share and embed the code for your flashcards on to your blog

Green Task
Log on to ICTworkout.co.uk and complete an Exercise on Software


Plenary
Look again to check your understanding - Utility Software worksheet

Extension
What is open source software?
Write a definition and add some examples to your blog.

Software - Lesson 3 - Applications

Lesson Objectives:

 - identify different types and names of Application Software
 - identify the different functions of Application Software

Recap:

Starter:

Open Blogger.com and create a new post entitled 'Rollister Clothing Company'

Main:

Red Task:
Read through the scenario sheet:

Orange Task:
Either
Set up your own document to show your findings

OR
Download the Proposal Help Sheet HERE if you prefer and fill in the Type, Name and Cost of Software.

Green Task:

Take a snipping of your completed propsal and add to your new blog post entitled 'Rollister Clothing Company'

Extension
For Computing Quizzes click HERE

Plenary

Applications Quiz HERE

Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Memory

Starter

Red Task:

Complete the RAM and ROM worksheet

Amber Task: 

Complete the Computer Performance Worksheet

Green Task: 

Complete the Hardware Worksheet: The CPU

Extension Task:

Test your knowledge HERE

Unit2 - Lesson 1 - CPU

 

Task 1: CPU research
a) Use the presentation above and your own research to complete Worksheet 1: The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Task 2: Revision and Test
a) Revise CPU and memory by clicking here
b) Complete the test on CPU and memory by clicking here


Extension Task
Download and complete this extension activity on the CPU

Plenary
Test your skills using this quiz on the CPU