LESSON 01 OF 06
How AI Thinks
Write 5 IF/THEN rules for a robot that helps in a kitchen. Example: IF stove is hot AND child is near THEN sound alarm AND move between child and stove.
Ace saysAI is not magic — it is math and patterns. An AI robot looks at information, finds patterns, and makes decisions based on rules it learned.
Lana's guideAI decision-making works in 3 steps: 1) Collect data from sensors, 2) Process data using rules/patterns, 3) Choose an action. The quality of the rules determines how smart the robot is.
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Help the child understand the lesson goal and make one idea they can proudly explain.
Invite the child to show you what they are making. Use short questions, give them time to think, and let their choices lead the project.
What are you making, why did you choose it, and what would you like to try next?
Break the activity into one tiny next step. Offer two choices, model one example, and praise the child's effort instead of taking over the project.
- Rules should be specific — 'IF temperature > 80°C THEN alert' not 'IF hot THEN alert'
- Every rule needs a clear trigger AND a clear action
- Safety rules should always override other rules
Can you explain how AI decision-making works in 3 steps?
