Challenge your students with this engaging, real-world Python programming project that focuses on arrays (lists), CSV file handling, subprograms (functions), and finding maximum values. In this advanced Python activity, students work with alpaca data to read, process, display, and analyze information using well-structured subprograms

📘 Project Overview

Students will create a Python program that:

• Reads alpaca data (name, gender, weight, diet) from a CSV file
• Stores data in arrays (lists)
• Uses multiple subprograms (functions) to organize code
• Displays all alpaca data
• Determines and outputs the heaviest alpaca using a Find Max algorithm
  

✨ What’s Included

✔ Step-by-step project instructions
✔ Clear pseudocode for all subprograms
✔ CSV file input explanation
✔ Fully worked Python solution code
✔ Screenshots and examples of expected output
✔ Focus on good programming structure and logic

(All content is clearly laid out across the pages of the provided PDF, including annotated code examples and explanations

🧠 Skills Covered

• Python def functions (subprograms)
• Reading data from CSV files
• Using arrays (lists) to store multiple values
• Looping with for statements
• Finding maximum values in a dataset
• Clean, modular program design
  

🧑‍🏫 Perfect For

• Advanced Python units
• Exam preparation or assessment tasks
• Computer Science classes
• Independent or guided practice
• Extension work for fast finishers