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Learning Objectives Identify the 'if' part of a rule. Identify the 'then' part of a rule. Explain that the 'if' part must be true for the 'then' part to happen. Follow a simple one-step If-Then instruction. Create their own simple If-Then rule using familiar objects. Determine if a simple condition is true or false. What do you do IF it is raining outside? 🌧️ Let's learn about rules! We will learn about special rules called If-Then rules. These rules help computers and people make choices. They are like a secret code for decisions! Real-World Applications If the traffic light is red, then we stop the car. 🚦 If I am hungry, then I eat a yummy snack. 🍎 If my hands are dirty, then I wash them with soap.🧼 If it is bedtim...

TermDefinitionExample If-Then RuleA special instruction with two parts. It tells us what to do if something is true.IF it is sunny, THEN we can play outside. ☀️ Condition (The 'If' Part)This is the part we check first. It's a question that can be true or false.In our rule, 'IF it is sunny' is the condition. Is it sunny? Yes or no? Action (The 'Then' Part)This is the part we do. It only happens if the 'if' part is true.In our rule, 'THEN we can play outside' is the action. It's what we get to do! 🤸 TrueTrue means yes! The condition is happening right now.If you look outside and the sun is shining, the condition 'it is sunny' is true. ✅ FalseFalse means no. The condition is not happening right now.If you look outside an...

The If-Then Pattern IF [a condition is true], THEN [do an action]. This is the pattern for all our rules. First comes the 'if', then comes the 'then'. The Check First Rule Always check the IF part before you do the THEN part. You can't do the action until you know if the condition is true. Look before you leap!