If-Then Statements with Colors

Learning Objectives Identify the 'if' part of a rule. Identify the 'then' part of a rule. Follow a simple If-Then rule using colors. Create their own simple If-Then rule with colors. Explain what happens when an 'if' condition is not met. Sort objects based on color using If-Then logic. Have you ever played a game with rules? 🤔 What if the rule was: IF you see red, THEN you shout 'Hooray!'? 🎉 Today, we will learn about special computer rules called If-Then statements. These rules help computers make smart choices. We will use fun colors to learn how they work! Real-World Applications Traffic lights 🚦: IF the light is red, THEN we stop. Getting dressed 👕: IF it is cold outside, THEN I wear a jacket. Snack time 🍎: IF I am h...

TermDefinitionExample If-Then StatementA special rule that tells a computer what to do. It has two parts: an 'if' part and a 'then' part.IF the crayon is blue 🖍️, THEN draw the sky. Condition (The 'If' part)The first part of the rule. It's something we check to see if it is true.In our rule, 'IF the crayon is blue', the condition is 'the crayon is blue'. Action (The 'Then' part)The second part of the rule. It's the thing we do only if the 'if' part is true.In our rule, 'THEN draw the sky', the action is 'draw the sky'. RuleA direction that tells you what to do. If-Then statements are a type of rule.A classroom rule is: IF it is story time, THEN we sit quietly. Color CheckLooking at an objec...

The Basic If-Then Pattern IF [a color is seen], THEN [do a specific action]. Use this pattern to make a choice. First, check for a color. If you see it, do the action. The 'What If Not?' Pattern IF [a color is seen], THEN [do an action]. If not, do nothing. If the condition is not true, you just move on. You don't have to do the 'then' action.