JavaScript Basics Mission Worksheet

Use this sheet to capture notes, fill in blanks, and keep track of what you learned today. No perfect answers needed; curiosity wins.

1) Warm-Up Check-In

  • One thing I know about programming:
  • One thing I want to create today:

2) JavaScript Basics

Fill in the blanks.

  • JavaScript is a programming language that:
  • Node.js lets us:
  • Variables are like:
  • The difference between let and const:

3) Variable Lab

Create three variables about yourself (write the code):

// Write your code here:

4) Data Types Detective

For each value, write if it’s a string, number, or boolean:

  • "Learning to code" →
  • 42 →
  • true →
  • "100" →
  • 3.14 →
  • false →

5) Console.log Practice

What will this code display when you run it?

let petName = "Fluffy";
let petAge = 3;
console.log("My pet, " + petName + ", is " + petAge + " years old.");

Output:

6) Story Building Zone

Plan your dynamic story before coding:

  • Main character name:
  • Setting (where it happens):
  • Three objects or elements:
  • How your story ends:

7) Terminal Commands

Write what each command does:

Command What it does
node --version
node story.js  
git add .  
git commit -m "message"  
git push  

8) Reflection

  • Coolest thing I learned today:
  • Something I want to practice more:
  • My next coding goal: