Python String and Date Time Operations Lesson – Coding Activities, Slides & Worksheet

This resource introduces students to string manipulation and date-time operations in Python programming. Students learn how programs process text data and work with time-based information.

The lesson explores common string operations such as indexing, slicing and built-in string methods, as well as the basics of working with dates and time values in Python programs.

This ready-to-teach lesson follows a structured, no-prep format designed for beginner programming classes.

What’s included:

• Lesson Plan (4 structured lessons)
• Teaching Slides
• Student Worksheet
• Summary Notes
• Answer Key
• Teacher Handbook with teaching guidance

Topics covered:

• String data type
• String indexing and slicing
• String methods and formatting
• Introduction to date and time operations
• Working with time-based information in Python

Perfect for:

• High school computer science classes
• Beginner Python programming courses
• Coding clubs
• STEM lessons

Duration: 4 × 40 minute lessons
Level: Beginner Python Programming