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1. The "Magic 8-Ball" (Mastering if/elif/else)

This is a great pivot because it uses the random module.

• The Task: Ask the user for a question, then generate a random number between 1 and 4. Use if/elif/else to print a different answer based on that number.
• Why it works: It reinforces that if statements are just a "branching path."
• Code Concept:

  import random
  answer = random.randint(1, 3)
  if answer == 1:
    print("Yes, definitely!")
  elif answer == 2:
    print("Ask again later...")
  else:
    print("My sources say no.")

2. The "FizzBuzz" Challenge (Logic & Loops)

This is a rite of passage for programmers. It’s simple to explain but requires them to think about how if statements work inside a loop.

• The Task: Print numbers from 1 to 20. But:

• If the number is divisible by 3, print "Fizz".

• If it's divisible by 5, print "Buzz".

• If it's divisible by both, print "FizzBuzz".

• Why it works: It teaches the importance of order in if statements (checking for both 3 and 5 first).

3. The "Word Security" Scanner (String Iteration)

Since you just did a password generator, let’s stay on the theme of security but simplify the code. Instead of building a password, have them check one.

• The Task: The user inputs a password. The program loops through every character and checks if there is an "!" in it.
• Why it works: It uses a for loop to look at a string character-by-character, which is a core skill you'll need.
• Code Concept:

  password = input("Enter a password: ")
  has_special = False
  for char in password:
    if char == "!":
        has_special = True
  if has_special:
    print("Strong password!")
  else:
    print("Weak password - add an '!'")

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