Y7/8 Digital Technologies

Workbook + Lesson Plans + AI Helper

Lesson Plan • Week 1 Lesson 2
Privacy + Integrity: Do not enter names or personal information. The AI provides hints and structure — you must write your own work.

Inputs, processes, outputs + data vs information

Learning intention

Identify inputs, processes and outputs, and distinguish data from information.

Success criteria

  • I can label IPO for an everyday example.
  • I can explain data vs information.

Lesson flow

  • 5 min Starter
    IPO quick example (microwave / phone).
    Choose one device and list IPO.
  • 15 min Teach
    Data vs information + examples.
    Add two examples to notes.
  • 15 min Workbook
    Students complete prompts.
    Answer prompts.
  • 5 min Exit ticket
    Check for clear data/information statement.
    Write one data and one information example.

Video support

Code.org student learning library

Use the CS concept videos to introduce systems, inputs, processing and outputs.

Online game / interactive activity

Blockly Games: Maze

Students sequence instructions and observe inputs, processing decisions and outputs.

Workbook resources

PPT Workbook (pptx)Rubric (pdf)
Workbook + AI Helper
Privacy + Integrity: Do not enter names or personal information. The AI provides hints and structure — you must write your own work.

Workbook

Answers save automatically on this iPad in this browser.

Pick a digital system and list its inputs, processes and outputs.
Explain the difference between data and information using your example.

AI Video Assistant

Generates a short lesson explainer, key vocabulary and a teacher-approved activity prompt. It gives hints only and reminds students not to enter personal information.

AI Helper

Ready to help with: Inputs, processes, outputs + data vs information

Ask the AI for help (hints only)