Y7/8 Digital Technologies

Workbook + Lesson Plans + AI Helper

Lesson Plan • Week 1 Lesson 4
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Conditionals (if/else) + debugging routine

Learning intention

Use if/else to make decisions and apply a simple debugging routine.

Success criteria

  • I can write an if/else.
  • I can explain how I debugged an error.

Lesson flow

  • 5 min Starter
    Predict which branch runs.
    Circle true/false outcomes.
  • 15 min Teach
    if/else + common errors.
    Build a small decision program.
  • 15 min Workbook
    Debug reflection.
    Record one error and fix.
  • 5 min Exit ticket
    Quick conditional question.
    Write a simple if/else in words.

Video support

Code.org student programming activities

Use short CS concept clips and activities to reinforce selection and decision-making.

Online game / interactive activity

Blockly Games: Bird

A useful selection/conditionals puzzle where decisions depend on changing conditions.

Workbook resources

PPT Workbook (pptx)
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

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Write an if/else example (in pseudocode or Swift) that checks a condition.
Describe one bug you encountered and how you fixed it.

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: Conditionals (if/else) + debugging routine

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