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Module 5: Variables in Alice3

A variable is a named location in memory. In this module, you will learn about variables and how to use them.
Your program will declare variables, assign them values, then use them in your code.

Goal:

• Learn about variables and how to use them
• Declare variables
• Assign them values

In order to do this you will:

Objectives:

• Name the different types in Alice.
• Name variables and objects correctly.
• Declare a variable and give it an initial value.
• Use the assign statement to give a variable a new value.
• Select and use functions to ask the user a question and store the result.
• Experiment with the tools available in Alice3.
• Use constants appropriately.

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Please study the material at each of the links below.

1. Variables: What is a variable?
   alice-variables
   

2. Variables for ease of modification: Use variables to make changes easier
   
   
3. Variable Scope: Scope is where a variable is available
   
   
4. Data Types: Values in Alice can be string, integer, double, Boolean or any of the gallery classes.
   
   
5. Drill on type: See if you can select the correct type.
   
   
6. Name of variables: Variable names must follow rules, such as no spaces.
   
   
7. Drill on names: See if you can select the valid names.
   
   
8. Variables for movement: Variables are useful for any movement
   
   
9. Editing variables: Add to variable
   
   
10. S Jointed Model as variable: The jokester can be any of the animals.
    /alice/videos/alice-jokester.mp4
    
11. Self Study Questions: What have you learned?
    
    
12. Discussion questions: What do you think?
    
    

Active Learning

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