📚 Topic Summary
Conditional statements are like giving a computer a set of instructions, but with a twist! The computer only follows certain instructions if a specific condition is true. Imagine it's a game: IF you score 10 points, THEN you win a prize! These "IF...THEN" rules help computers make decisions and are used in all sorts of programs, from games to robots.
For kindergarteners, we simplify this concept using relatable scenarios and visual cues, making it easier to understand the basic idea of making choices based on certain conditions.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. Condition |
A. What happens if the condition is true |
| 2. Statement |
B. A rule that can be true or false |
| 3. IF |
C. A word that starts a condition |
| 4. THEN |
D. A word that follows the condition |
| 5. Outcome |
E. Something you tell the computer to do |
✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentence using the words from Part A:
______ the light is green, ______ you can cross the road. This is a simple ______ where the ______ is that you are safe if you follow the rules. The ______ of crossing safely will make you smile!
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are building a robot that helps with chores. What is one "IF...THEN" rule you would program into your robot to help it decide what to do?