Python lesson 2

Storing Info with Variables

Save names, numbers, and messages in Python. Like labeling boxes!

What is a Variable?

A variable is like a labeled box. You store a value inside and give the box a name. Later, Python opens the box and uses what is inside!

name = "Alex" stores the text: Alex
age = 10 stores the number: 10

name = "Alex"
age = 10
print(name)
print(age)

What Is In The Box Now?

score = 10
score = 25
print(score)

Variables in Action

Click Run to see how Python stores a name in a variable and prints it!

Hint: Click Run! The variable name holds "Alex" and print(name) shows it on screen.

name = "Alex"
print(name)

Store Your Own Info

Change "Alex" to YOUR name and 10 to YOUR age. Click Run to see your own info printed!

Hint: Change "Alex" to your name and 10 to your age, then click Run!

name = "Alex"
age = 10
print(name)
print(age)

Your Character Sheet

Change all three variables. Name, age, and superpower. To your own. Click Run to show your character sheet!

Hint: Change "Alex", 10, and "flying" to your own name, age, and favorite superpower!

name = "Alex"
age = 10
superpower = "flying"
print(name)
print(age)
print(superpower)

What you can do on CodeIt

Run the example, change one part, and use the result to check your understanding before moving to the next lesson.