Overview

This lesson introduces variables as a way to label a number in a program or save a randomly generated value. The class begins the lesson with a very basic description of the purpose of a variable and practices using the new blocks. Afterwards, the class uses variables to save a random number, allowing the programs to use the same random number multiple times.

Vocab

• Variable - A label for a piece of information used in a program.

New Code

• Declare and assign a value to a variable
• Declare a variable

Resources

• Introduction to Variables - Video (download)