BBP Activity 5: Python Lists Exercises

:video_game: Activity Time!

Time needed: 45-60 minutes
What you'll create: 4 exciting list programs that store and organize data!

Activity Instruction:

Ready to become a list master? :dart: In this activity, you'll complete 4 fun challenges that will help you practice working with Python lists. Remember - making mistakes is how we learn! Every programmer started exactly where you are now.

Before You Start:

Check these off as you go:

• I've completed the Lists lesson
• I remember how to create a list with square brackets []
• I know how to add items to a list
• I understand how to access list items by their position
• I'm ready to practice and have fun!

Setup Instructions

Getting to EduBlocks:

1. Go to EduBlocks page and login with your Google account: https://app.edublocks.org/login
2. To start a new project: Click on the "Editor" icon
3. To continue working: Click on the "Projects" icon

Creating Your Project:

1. Select the Python 3 mode (look for the Python logo!)
2. Give your project a filename like: Exercise Lists 1
3. Click on the "Start Coding" button
4. Click "Save" at the top-right (save every 5 minutes!)

:bulb: Save Often!

Set a timer for every 5 minutes to remind yourself to save. Lost work is no fun! :emoji:

Steps to Complete Your Lists Exercises

:memo: Exercise One: Creating Your First List

Time: 10-15 minutes

Look at the challenge below and follow these steps:

1. Study the blocks shown in the image carefully
2. Drag and drop the blocks in the exact same order
3. Connect all blocks together (they should snap!)
4. Run your code to see if it matches the output

Your output should look like this:

:bulb: What's Happening?

This exercise teaches you how to create a list and display it. In real Python, it would look like: my_list = ["item1", "item2", "item3"]

:memo: Exercise 2: Accessing List Items

Time: 10-15 minutes

For this challenge:

1. Look closely at which list positions are being accessed
2. Remember: List positions start at 0, not 1!
3. Drag the blocks to match the pattern shown
4. Test your program before moving on

Your output should look like this:

:bulb: Common Mistake!

If you get an error, check your list positions. Remember: First item = position 0, Second item = position 1, and so on!

:memo: Exercise 3: Adding and Removing from Lists

Time: 10-15 minutes

This one's exciting! You'll learn to:

1. Add new items to your list using append blocks
2. Remove items from your list
3. See how the list changes after each operation
4. Match the exact sequence shown in the image

Your output should look like this:

:bulb: Troubleshooting

• If items aren't adding: Check that you're using the append block correctly
• If removal fails: Make sure the item exists in your list first!

:memo: Exercise 4: Advanced List Operations

Time: 10-15 minutes

The final challenge! Here you'll:

1. Use multiple list methods in one program
2. Combine different operations you've learned
3. Pay attention to the order - it matters!
4. Double-check your output matches exactly

Your output should look like this:

:bulb: Pro Tip!

Take your time with this one. If it doesn't work the first time, trace through each step slowly. You've got this! :muscle:

:white_check_mark: Required Elements

Before submitting, check that you have:

• Completed all 4 list exercises
• Created lists using the square bracket blocks
• Used append blocks to add items
• Accessed list items by their position (0, 1, 2...)
• Got outputs that match the expected results exactly
• Saved all 4 projects in EduBlocks

:trophy: Challenge Yourself!

Finished early? Try these extra challenges:

1. List Explorer: Create a list of your 5 favorite foods and print each one
2. List Builder: Start with an empty list and add 10 items one by one
3. List Detective: Create a list of numbers and find which position holds the number 7
4. List Mixer: Combine two different lists into one mega-list!

:bulb: Real-World Connection

Lists are everywhere in programming! Games use lists to store inventory items, apps use lists for user data, and websites use lists for search results. You're learning a superpower! :emoji:‍:emoji:️:emoji:‍:emoji:️

:emoji: Project Submission

When you have completed your "Python Lists Exercises" activity:

1. Test each exercise one more time
2. Save all 4 projects in EduBlocks
3. Copy the share link for each project
4. Submit using this form: Submit Your Project Here

Important: You need to submit 4 project links for this activity - one for each exercise. Label them clearly (Exercise 1, Exercise 2, etc.)

:bulb: Submission Checklist

• Exercise 1 link copied and ready
• Exercise 2 link copied and ready
• Exercise 3 link copied and ready
• Exercise 4 link copied and ready
• All outputs match the expected results

Great job completing the Lists activity! You're becoming a real programmer! :tada: