On June 20, 2026, a beginner Python programming class was conducted for middle school students. The goal of the lesson was to introduce students to the basic concepts of computer programming and provide them with hands-on experience writing code in Python.
During the class, students learned how to create and run simple Python programs. They were introduced to displaying information on the screen, storing data in variables, performing basic mathematical calculations, and accepting input from users. Students also learned how programs can make decisions based on user responses through conditional statements and how loops can be used to repeat actions efficiently.
To reinforce these concepts, students completed a series of guided coding exercises and challenges. These activities encouraged students to think logically, break down problems into smaller steps, and experiment with modifying code to observe different outcomes. Throughout the lesson, students actively participated in discussions and applied newly learned concepts through hands-on practice.
The class concluded with a mini-project in which students created interactive programs such as quizzes, guessing games, or simple text-based stories. These projects allowed students to combine multiple programming concepts into a single application while encouraging creativity and independent problem-solving.
Overall, the lesson successfully introduced students to the fundamentals of Python programming. By the end of the class, students were able to write simple programs independently and demonstrated an improved understanding of programming concepts, logical thinking, and computational problem-solving.
Event Lead (2 hours): Roy Zheng
Volunteer (1.5 hours): Wyatt Yin
Parents on Duty (1 hour): Amber Cao (Roy Zheng), Ting Zhang (Wyatt Yin)
