Follow the breadcrumbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the need for navigation.
Key learning points
- A navigation path allows users to keep track of where they have been on the website or how it is structured.
- A website’s design usually starts at the top with the home page.
- Branches are then created that lead from the home page to other pages. These are called subpages.
- A hyperlink is text or media (for example, an image) that, when clicked, takes the user to another specified location.
Keywords
Navigation path - allows users to keep track of where they have been on the website or how it is structured
Subpage - branches that lead from the home page to other pages
Hyperlink - text or media that, when clicked, takes you to another web page or location
Common misconception
A hyperlink is always text.
A hyperlink can be text, images or other media.
Teacher tip
Explain that pupils can customise their navigation plans by adding more or fewer pages than the modelled example, depending on their project needs.
Equipment
Pupils require access to a device with software that can create web pages. Examples in this lesson use Google Sites https://oak.link/google-sites
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to the descriptions.
the information added to a web page
ensuring a web page works correctly on a range of devices
a law that protects creators' work
a smaller page linked from the home page
Q2.The you add to a web page must be suitable for the purpose and audience.
Q3.Which of these images would be most suitable for a website that advertises holidays?
Q4.A web page will look when you access it using different devices.
Q5.It is important to a website on different devices.
Q6.Why should websites be compatible with different devices?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is a navigation path on a website?
Q2.Navigation paths are sometimes called ...
Q3.A website’s page is the first page people see.
Q4.A is a page linked from the home page.
Q5.A hyperlink is clickable text or an that links to another page.
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