Python
Learn about Python one of the world’s most popular programming languages to create digital art, interactive maps and models.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Course or tutorial, Lesson ideas, Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8P09
Implement, modify and debug programs involving control structures and functions in a general-purpose programming language |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Python |
| Keywords | data types, variables |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy, English, The Arts |
| Organisation | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| Copyright | © Raspberry Pi Foundation. May be subject to statutory licence fee. |
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