This unit focuses on the use of variables in programming. Learning in this unit will allow students to:

• Assign a variable a value.
• Call a variable multiple times in a program.
• Declare a variable.
• Determine the relationship between how a variable is defined, stored, and retrieved when we press “Run” on a program.
• Use variables in conjunction with prompts.
• Use variables to hold words and phrases.
• Create an interactive computer program that responds to user input.
• Create a variable that stores information and changes over time

The content of this unit can be taught by implementing the standalone unit resources and reinforced by embedding the cross curricular activity.