Introduction to Programming in Python(3): Getting Started

Dr. Kate Ericson, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Tennessee at Martin, gives us a quick introduction to what Python(3) is, how to get it and getting started in programming with it. We learn about variables, basic data types and how to perform standard arithmetic in the Python programming lesson. Plus, you can do this yourself with the free resources she shares, and learn how to draw a turtle using your new skills.

Discovery Park of America and the University of Tennessee at Martin have partnered to provide free virtual learning resources for teachers and parents who are navigating the world of digital education. These lessons are for students in grades six through nine, but they will be of interest to anyone.