Why This Curriculum?
1. Age-Appropriate and Engaging
- Tailored for students aged 10-13, making complex topics approachable.
- Projects like games and graphics keep students motivated and interested.
2. Hands-On, Project-Based Learning
- Each lesson includes practical projects that reinforce theoretical knowledge.
- Immediate application of concepts helps students understand programming and AI effectively.
3. Progressive Skill Development
- Structured to gradually introduce more advanced topics.
- Builds a strong foundation in Python before advancing to AI concepts like decision-making and adaptive behavior.
4. Creative and Innovative Learning
- Encourages students to explore their creativity through customized projects.
- Allows students to develop unique solutions and expand on what they learn.
5. Focus on Future-Ready Skills
- Provides early exposure to Python and AI, which are valuable skills in the evolving tech landscape.
- Emphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking, essential for future academic and career success.
6. Flexibility for Diverse Learners
- Curriculum can be adapted to different learning speeds and styles.
- Accessible to students with varying levels of prior programming knowledge.
7. Real-World Applications
- Demonstrates practical use cases for programming and AI in games, decision-making, and visual patterns.
- Enhances understanding of how technology influences everyday life.
These strengths make the curriculum an engaging, practical, and forward-thinking approach to teaching Python and AI to junior secondary school students.
JSS1 – Introduction to Python and Basic AI Concepts
First Term: Python Basics + Intro to AI
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Understand Python basics and simple AI concepts.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Introduction to Programming and Python
- Project: Create a basic "Hello, World!" program.
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Week 2: Variables, Data Types, and Simple I/O
- Project: Build a simple calculator.
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Week 3: Conditional Statements
- Project: Develop a quiz game with if-else conditions.
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Week 4: Loops
- Project: Create a number guessing game using loops.
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Week 5: Functions
- Project: Write functions for a temperature converter.
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Week 6: Basic AI with Conditional Statements
- Project: Create a text-based game with basic AI.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present AI Projects
- Project: Present your text-based game or calculator project.
Second Term: Data Structures + AI Projects
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Understand Python lists and dictionaries; use them in simple AI tasks.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Lists
- Project: Create a to-do list program.
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Week 2: Dictionaries
- Project: Build a contact book.
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Week 3: Combining Lists and Dictionaries
- Project: Develop a simple AI that uses lists/dictionaries to make decisions.
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Week 4: AI in Games
- Project: Create a basic AI-driven text-based game.
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Week 5: AI Project Development
- Project: Build a more complex text-based game with advanced AI logic.
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Week 6: Refining AI Projects
- Project: Enhance your AI game or project.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present AI-Driven Games
- Project: Present your enhanced AI project.
Third Term: Turtle Graphics + Visual AI
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Use Turtle graphics to create visual patterns with simple AI.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Introduction to Turtle Graphics
- Project: Draw basic shapes using Turtle.
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Week 2: AI-Controlled Turtle Movements
- Project: Develop a program with Turtle controlled by simple AI.
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Week 3: Creating Patterns with Turtle
- Project: Create patterns using loops.
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Week 4: Random Movements in Turtle
- Project: Add randomness to Turtle movements.
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Week 5: Turtle Art with AI
- Project: Design art with AI decision-making.
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Week 6: Turtle AI Project
- Project: Build a comprehensive Turtle project with AI.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present Turtle AI Projects
- Project: Present your Turtle AI project.
JSS2 – Game Development with Pygame Zero and AI
First Term: Pygame Zero Basics + AI
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Learn Pygame Zero basics and implement simple AI in games.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Introduction to Pygame Zero
- Project: Create a basic Pygame Zero project.
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Week 2: Moving Characters with AI
- Project: Develop a game with AI-controlled character movement.
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Week 3: Random Movements
- Project: Implement random movements for characters.
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Week 4: Decision-Making in Games
- Project: Create a game where AI makes decisions based on player actions.
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Week 5: Simple Game with AI
- Project: Build a basic game with AI features.
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Week 6: AI Game Project
- Project: Develop a more complex game with advanced AI.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present AI Game Projects
- Project: Present your Pygame Zero game.
Second Term: File I/O and AI Learning
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Use file I/O and implement basic AI learning techniques.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Basics of File I/O
- Project: Create a program to save and load data.
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Week 2: Saving AI State
- Project: Develop a game that saves and loads AI state.
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Week 3: AI Learning from Data
- Project: Create an AI that adapts based on data.
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Week 4: Adaptive AI Game
- Project: Build a game where AI learns and improves.
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Week 5: Refining Adaptive AI
- Project: Enhance your adaptive AI game.
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Week 6: Final AI Project
- Project: Complete an advanced AI-driven game.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present Adaptive AI Game Projects
- Project: Present your adaptive AI game.
Third Term: Advanced AI Concepts with Pygame Zero
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Implement advanced AI strategies in games.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Pathfinding
- Project: Implement pathfinding in a simple game.
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Week 2: Decision Trees
- Project: Develop a game with AI using decision trees.
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Week 3: Multiple AI Characters
- Project: Create a game with multiple AI characters.
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Week 4: Multiplayer AI
- Project: Build a game with AI opponents for multiplayer settings.
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Week 5: Strategic AI Game
- Project: Develop a game with strategic AI.
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Week 6: Final AI Project Development
- Project: Refine and complete your strategic AI game.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present Strategic AI Game Projects
- Project: Present your strategic AI game.
JSS3 – Advanced Python and AI
First Term: Advanced Python Programming
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Deepen Python programming skills for AI projects.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Advanced Data Structures
- Project: Build a program using sets and tuples.
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Week 2: Error Handling
- Project: Develop a program with error handling.
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Week 3: Python Modules
- Project: Create a modular Python project.
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Week 4: Advanced File I/O
- Project: Implement complex file operations.
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Week 5: Advanced Python Project
- Project: Develop an advanced Python application.
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Week 6: Final Project Development
- Project: Refine your advanced Python project.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present Advanced Python Projects
- Project: Present your Python project.
Second Term: AI Strategies and Game Development
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Implement advanced AI strategies and enhance game AI.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Advanced AI Techniques
- Project: Create a program with advanced AI techniques.
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Week 2: Dynamic AI Games
- Project: Develop a game with AI that adapts to dynamic environments.
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Week 3: Complex Game Mechanics
- Project: Build a game with complex AI interactions.
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Week 4: AI Optimization
- Project: Improve AI performance in your game.
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Week 5: AI-Enhanced Game Project
- Project: Develop a sophisticated AI-driven game.
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Week 6: Final AI Project
- Project: Complete and refine your AI game.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present AI Game Projects
- Project: Present your AI-enhanced game.
Third Term: Advanced Pygame Features + AI
Learning Outcome Objectives:
- Use advanced Pygame features to develop complex AI games.
Weekly Lessons:
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Week 1: Advanced Pygame Techniques
- Project: Add animations and sound to a Pygame Zero project.
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Week 2: Combining Features with AI
- Project: Enhance AI behavior with advanced Pygame features.
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Week 3: Multiple AI Characters
- Project: Create a game with multiple AI characters.
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Week 4: Multiplayer AI
- Project: Build a multiplayer game with adaptive AI.
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Week 5: Advanced AI Game Project
- Project: Develop a complex game with advanced features and AI.
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Week 6: Final Game Development
- Project: Refine and complete your advanced game.
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Week 7: Showcase: Present Advanced Pygame AI Projects
- Project: Present your advanced Pygame AI game.
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