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Variables and it's types

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Magic Boxes Called Variables

Computer Science for Kids

What is a Variable?
A variable is like a magical box where you can store things and give it
a special name! Just like you have a toy box for your toys, variables
are boxes in the computer where we keep information.

1 1. Understanding Variables
Think of variables like labeled boxes:

⋆ Your lunchbox has your name on it

⋆ Your cubby at school has your name

⋆ Each drawer in your room might hold different things

scoreBox nameBox

100 ”Alex”
ageBox

10

1
isPlayingBox levelBox

true 5
colorBox

”blue”
2 2. Variables Can Change!
Just like you can put different things in your backpack each day, variables
can change their values!
coinsBox
collect spend
50 −−−→ 75 −−−→ 60
Example:

→ scoreBox = 0 (Game starts)

→ scoreBox = 10 (You got points!)

→ scoreBox = 25 (You got more points!)

Activity: Watch It Change!


Help Mario track his coins through the game:

⋆ marioCoins = 0 (Start)

⋆ marioCoins = (Collected 5 coins)

⋆ marioCoins = (Collected 3 more coins)

⋆ marioCoins = (Lost 2 coins)

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3 3. Different Types of Variables
Variables can hold different kinds of things:

Number Box Text Box

42 ”Hello”
Yes/No Box

true
Examples:
• Number variables: age, score, temperature

• Text variables: name, favoriteColor, bestFriend

• Yes/No variables: isHappy, canPlay, hasWon

Fun Exercises!
Exercise 1: Create Your Own Variables
Fill in the blanks to create variables about yourself:

• myGrade =

• myTeacherName =

• numberOfSiblings =

• favoriteSport =

• canSwim =

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Exercise 2: Story Time with Variables!
Help complete this story by filling in the variables:

⋆ heroName =

⋆ heroAge =

⋆ heroPower =

⋆ isHeroStrong =

The story reads: ”Once there was a hero named (heroName). They
were (heroAge) years old. Their special power was (heroPower). Was
the hero strong? (isHeroStrong)!”

Remember!
⋆ Variables are like labeled boxes

⋆ They can store different types of information

⋆ Their values can change

⋆ Always give them clear names that make sense

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Bonus Fun!
Draw a picture of your favorite variable as a labeled box and what it
contains!

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