This coding bundle includes 4 Python lessons that take students from their first line of code to creating animations and even sending encrypted messages! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 3-8), these activities blend creativity with computer science skills using the imagi Edu platform.

* PLEASE NOTE: This resource must be used with imagi Edu, a creative coding environment designed for classroom use. Access is included in the price, no additional setup or tools are required.

⭐️STEPS TO GET STARTED WITH THE IMAGI EDU PLATFORM:

1. Create a free teacher account
2. Go to edu.imagilabs.com
3. Set up a classroom
4. Share the class access code with your students
5. Launch the activity and start coding!

⭐️What’s included:

1. Introduce Yourself with Code (Beginner)

• Create pixel art introductions (name, favorite color, mood, hobby)
• Build confidence with variables, colors, and simple code

2. Visualize Your Heart Rate (Beginner)

• Code a blinking heart that matches your own heartbeat
• Practice with variables and simple math expressions
  

3. Create Animations (Intermediate)

• Make an animated heart, color loops, and fading effects
• Learn about loops and more advanced coding logic
  

4. Send Secret Messages (Advanced)

• Build a Caesar cipher to encode and decode text
• Exchange and crack messages with classmates
• Intro to cryptography and functions
  

⭐️ Each lesson includes:

• Step-by-step coding instructions
• Example code for guidance
• Worksheets and review activities
• Bonus creative challenges
• Use of the imagi Edu platform

⭐️Tech requirements:

• Compatible with Chromebooks, tablets, and laptops
• Runs in any modern browser (Chrome recommended)
• No installation needed

If you need any help or have a question, feel free to contact us at sayhi@imagilabs.com.