If-Then Rules

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to introduce how rule-based (reactive) AI agents operate through simple conditional logic. Students create their own If-Then statements for three scenarios-a smart thermostat, a hallway cleaning robot, and a digital study buddy-demonstrating how agents respond to specific environmental cues. By identifying triggers and corresponding actions, learners build early computational thinking skills while connecting abstract AI concepts to everyday situations.

Learning Goals

• Rule-Based System Design (Grades 4-6) – Students understand how reactive agents follow predefined rules to respond to inputs.
• Conditional Logic & Computational Thinking – Learners practice writing clear If-Then statements that link conditions to actions.
• Understanding Sensors & Cues – Students identify what information an agent must sense before acting.
• Procedural Writing – Learners write precise, step-by-step rules using clear language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support technology literacy, ELA writing, and problem-solving standards.
• Hands-On Design Task – Encourages creativity while reinforcing logical structure.
• Real-World Scenarios – Uses familiar examples to make AI behavior concrete and understandable.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Suitable for independent work, small groups, centers, or STEM integration.
• Foundations for Coding Concepts – Builds readiness for programming by introducing conditional logic.

This printable worksheet helps students see how intelligent behavior can emerge from simple rules. Learners practice designing logical responses, thinking like system designers, and expressing conditions clearly in writing. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity strengthens computational thinking, clarity of expression, and foundational understanding of how reactive AI agents function in everyday contexts.

This worksheet is part of our AI Agents collection.