teacher_notes.md

Week 6 – Functions (make your own blocks) + “Game Pack”

Objectives

• Write functions using def
• Use parameters (light)
• Refactor earlier games into reusable functions
• Build a simple menu to choose a game

Concept explanation

• A function is a “My Block” from Scratch, but in Python.
• Functions help us reuse code and keep things clean.

Lesson flow (60–75 min)

1. (10 min) Warm-up: change number of rounds in Week 5
2. (15 min) Explain def and calling a function
3. (30 min) Guided build: menu + two games
4. (15 min) Student challenge: add a third mini-game or add replay
5. (5 min) Milestone check: student explains variable/loop/if/function

Success criteria

• Student can run the menu, pick a game, play, and return.
• Student can point to where functions start/end.