Lesson 3

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Lesson 3 - Python

Year 7 

What is Python?

What does a 'print' statement do in Python?

1. Stops the program
2. Displays output on the screen
3. Saves data to a file
4. Deletes code

What is a variable in Python?

1. A function in Python.
2. A loop in Python.
3. A named container for storing data.
4. An if statement in Python.

What is a variable in programming?

1. An input device.
2. A type of function.
3. A type of loop structure.
4. A container for storing a value.

Can you...

Write a print statement saying "Garibaldi is amazing"?

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What is a condition?

 Condition

In Python, a condition is a statement that can be seen as either True or False.

Recap: Operators

The below are essential when programming...

if, else - Example Program 

if, else - Program Flowchart

Let's take a look at the actual program...

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Making your own... 

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Using the template above, can you 'Tweak' it? To make the below program.

The legal age to drive a car is 17 Years old.

If you can't drive, the code must print "You are not old enough to drive", 

If you can drive the code must print "You are old enough to drive".

Driving Age: Solution

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if, else, elif - Example Program

if, elif, else Statements

if, elif, else Statements 

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How if, elif and else statements can be used

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What are conditional statements used for?

1. Breaking the code
2. Printing out all possible options
3. Making decisions based on certain conditions
4. Making the code run faster