Year 8 - Computing
Using search and web navigation effectively
Developing for the Web
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will explore the technologies that make up the internet and WWW. Starting with an exploration of the building blocks of the WWW, HTML, and CSS. They will construct a fully functioning website and discover how websites are catalogued for effective retrieval by search engines.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to refine search queries to find relevant information efficiently.
Key Notes
- The choice of search terms affects the information that you find.
- Hyperlinks allow users to navigate between multiple web pages.
Vocabulary To Learn
- hyperlink: a clickable link that takes you to another web page, a section on the same page, or a different website
- search operator: a special symbol or word that helps you refine or focus your search results when using a search engine
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The more words I add to a search, the better my results will be.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
The choice of search terms affects the information that you find. Hyperlinks allow users to navigate between multiple web pages.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'hyperlink'
a clickable link that takes you to another web page, a section on the same page, or a different website. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: The more words I add to a search, the better my results will be. Correction: Adding too many words can make a search too specific, limiting useful results. Use search operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine the search and still find good information.
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