Section outline

  • Lesson Goal: Teach students how variables and code are organized in Python programs, so they can write well-structured code without bugs caused by variable mix-ups. This lesson covers the concept of variable scope (local vs global variables, and how function calls create their own little worlds), and how to structure code using functions for clarity and maintainability. By learning scope and proper structure, students gain deeper control over their programs – an essential skill to write complex programs that they control better than any AI.

    • Micro-Topic 12.1: Local vs Global Variables – Understanding Scope

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    • Micro-Topic 12.2: The Call Stack – How Functions Interact and Scope Is Maintained

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    • Micro-Topic 12.3: Using Functions to Structure Programs (Modularity and Organization)

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    • Micro-Topic 12.4: Best Practices – Writing Clean, Effective Functions

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