Digital Explorers – Level 8

Digital Explorers - Level 8

In Level 8, students deepen their understanding of Python programming and computational thinking by building two engaging projects. They will create a Chef’s Recipe Book, learning how to store, modify, and manage data using lists and a menu-driven interface. They will also develop a Mystery Ingredient Finder, using search algorithms like linear and binary search to quickly locate items in a list. By the end of the course, students will be able to write structured, efficient programs while strengthening their problem-solving and logical thinking skills.

SKU PRG-015 Category

Description

Digital Explorers: Mastering Computing Skills for the Future – Level 8

Computational Thinking & Python Programming

Ages: 12-13 | Prerequisites: Digital Explorers – Level 7

Overview

In Level 8, students take their computational thinking and Python programming skills to the next level by working on two exciting projects:

  • Chef’s Recipe Book – A dynamic program that helps manage recipes, teaching students how to create, modify, and organize lists in Python.
  • Mystery Ingredient Finder – A powerful search tool that introduces students to search algorithms like linear and binary search, helping them build efficient programs.

 

By the end of the course, students will be able to store, manipulate, and search through data effectively—key skills for real-world programming!

What Students Will Learn

Chapter 1: Computational Thinking – Chef’s Recipe Book

Students will explore lists and menu-based interfaces by developing a program that helps a chef organize recipes. Through hands-on coding exercises, they will:

  • Store and manage multiple items in a list.
  • Append, edit, and delete list elements.
  • Block bad input to prevent program crashes.
  • Traverse (loop through) a list to access elements.
  • Design a menu-driven interface for user interaction.

 

Real-World Connection: From restaurant apps to inventory management systems, lists are a fundamental concept in software development!

Chapter 2: Programming – Mystery Ingredient Finder

Students will tackle searching algorithms to build a program that helps a chef quickly find ingredients. They will:

  • Define and use procedures to write modular, reusable code.
  • Implement a linear search algorithm to find items one by one.
  • Optimize their program with binary search, a faster way to find data.
  • Learn the differences between linear vs. binary search and when to use each.

 

Real-World Connection: Search algorithms power Google, databases, and online stores, making them one of the most valuable skills in programming!

Why Join Level 8?

  • Hands-on Python programming with fun, relatable projects.
  • Builds a strong foundation in computational thinking & problem-solving.
  • Teaches search algorithms, an essential skill for data science & AI.
  • Encourages logical thinking, debugging, and structured coding.

 

By completing Level 8, students will be ready to advance to Level 9, where they will work on data structures, advanced algorithms, and real-world applications!