Website building blocks
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe and use HTML to structure and modify the appearance of a web page.
Key learning points
- HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the code used to create the structure and content of web pages.
- HTML tags are used to define the structure and meaning of content on a webpage.
Keywords
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 misconception
Closing tags are optional and are just used to make the code easier to read.
Most tags need to be closed and require the use of a forward slash. This marks the beginning and the end of the content that the HTML tag should be applied to.
Teacher tip
When teaching closing tags, use a real world analogy to help students remember the slash (/). For example, compare it to opening and closing a door.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with HTML editing software. Examples in this lesson use the RPF Code Editor https://oak.link/html-editor
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a web page?
Q2.What is a website?
Q3.What is the purpose of a web browser?
Q4.What is the internet?
Q5.What is a hyperlink?
Q6.What is the purpose of a search engine?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms with their definitions.
a language used to create and structure web pages
special words inside angle brackets < > that define web page elements
ends an element to ensure proper structure
Q2.What does HTML stand for?
Q3.What is the purpose of HTML tags?
Q4.Which of these is an example of an HTML tag?
Q5.What is the purpose of closing tags in HTML?
Q6.What HTML tag is used to create an unordered list?
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