Year 11 - Computing
HTML fundamentals
HTML programming project
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore how websites are displayed within a browser using HTML and CSS. They will examine how websites are requested and delivered to our computer via the internet and the WWW. They will create the structure of a website using HTML and change the styling using CSS.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a structured web page layout that effectively displays text.
Key Notes
- HTML is used to create and structure content on web pages.
- The elements of a web page are represented by HTML tags.
- The basic structure of a web page is defined as headings and paragraphs.
- Content can be summarised on web pages as ordered (number) or unordered (bullet) lists.
Vocabulary To Learn
- web page: a multimedia page of information
- web browser: a software application used to view, navigate and interact with web pages
- HTML: HyperText Markup Language, which is used to define and structure content on web pages
- tag: a marker in HTML that indicates where different elements of a web page are
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- HTML is a programming language.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
HTML is used to create and structure content on web pages. The elements of a web page are represented by HTML tags.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'web page'
a multimedia page of information. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: HTML is a programming language. Correction: HTML is a markup language. It defines the structure and appearance of content on a web page, but does not not do any processing of data into information.
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