Y7/8 Digital Technologies

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Lesson Plan • Week 3 Lesson 2
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JSON: reading structured data

Learning intention

Understand JSON as a structured data format used in APIs.

Success criteria

  • I can identify keys/values.
  • I can find data inside JSON.

Lesson flow

  • 5 min Starter
    Show a small JSON snippet.
    Circle keys and values.
  • 15 min Teach
    Objects, arrays, nested data.
    Find values for given keys.
  • 15 min Workbook
    Answer prompts.
    Complete JSON questions.
  • 5 min Exit ticket
    One key/value example.
    Write a key/value in your own example.

Video support

MDN: Working with JSON

Clear reference for JSON syntax and how structured data is used on the web.

Online game / interactive activity

JSON Crack editor

Paste teacher-provided JSON and visualise objects, arrays and nested data.

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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Explain what JSON is and why APIs use it.
Write a small JSON example with 3 keys and values.

AI Video Assistant

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