JavaScript Functions

7th GradeComputer Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can write a JavaScript function to perform a specific task.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

JavaScript for Beginners - Functions

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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    A JavaScript function is a sub program that performs a specific task, such as calculate, print, or process data.

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    To declare a function, you start with the function keyword, then the function name, parentheses, and curly brackets containing the code to be executed.

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    A function can only return one thing, but you can return an object containing multiple values if needed.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank

Exit Ticket

5 min

ā€œWrite a JavaScript Function called 'stackPancakes' that will have Karol the dog place three balls on one spot. Remember to include the function key word and curly brackets. ā€

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