Python - Lesson 2

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Python - Lesson 2

The alien is back! They have heard about this amazing thing called Python programming. They want to take this back to their planet! Explain what is Python and why is it cool?

KO: To be-able to use selection statements with variables.

All

• To be able to identify variables in coding and be able to know what they do.

Most 

• To be able to create algorithms in Python that contain variables and selection (If Statements).

Some

• Are able to explain how IF statements work and how they validate a users input.
• Are able to explain how variables work and how they store data and are subject to change.

What is the correct version of code?

1. print("Hello World")
2. print"(Hello World")
3. print((Hello World))
4. print(Hello World")

What is a variable?

What is a Variable?

In programming, a variable is a named storage location in a computer's memory that can hold a value. The value stored in a variable can be changed throughout the program's execution, hence the term "Variable".

Recap - Variables

Using this example, I want you to go and create your own sentence, using 'Variable'.

Example

name = "bob" 

print("Hello my name is", name)

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Recap - Variables

Storing an 'Input' inside a 'Variable'.

Example 

name = input("Please can you enter your name?")

school = input("Please can you enter your school?")

print("Hello, your name is", name, "and you go to", school)

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Debugging Task

Can you find out what is wrong with the code?

First person to correct all mistakes, wins

A GOLDEN TICKET!

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What is selection (If Statements)?

Selection (If Statements)

Selection allows us to make decisions in our programs.

The code we use, are IF statements.

Below is an example

IF I want to play on my PS5 THEN

I need to switch the PS5 on

Else

I leave the PS5 switched off.

Example

IF Statements

Let's take a look at how it works.

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Indentation

• You may notice in my code, that some of the lines have been indented.
• There is a reason for this.
• Python requires indentation for the syntax.
• Indentation signifies the start and end of a block of code.
• Programs will not run.

Comparison Operators

Challenge Time!

Golden Ticket is up for grabs...

Scenario

Age must be 18 to go into a club.

I want to go to a club, but I want to check whether I am old enough. If I am old enough, the program must say "You can go to the party" and if I am not old enough, the program must say, "You can't go to the party".

Comparison Operator you must use is -  >=

Answer

What is the comparison operator for not equal to?

1. !=
2. <=
3. >=
4. ==

Can you provide an example of an "if statement" in Python and explain how it works?