CSS for layout
I can design a wireframe plan of a web page layout and create it using HTML and CSS.
CSS for layout
I can design a wireframe plan of a web page layout and create it using HTML and CSS.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Wireframe designs can be used to plan the layout of a web page.
- The CSS box model explains how HTML elements are structured and spaced on a web page.
- The position of divisions can be controlled by using the floating property of a tag.
- Divisions can be placed inside other divisions to control groups of content.
Keywords
House style - an agreed design that is used to style the content in a consistent way
Wireframe - a plan that outlines the basic structure and layout of visual content
Floating - allowing HTML elements to be positioned in different ways
Common misconception
Divisions can only be arranged as regular rows and columns.
By using divisions within other divisions any layout of a page is possible.
To help you plan your year 11 computer science lesson on: CSS for layout, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Equipment
Access to the Raspberry Pi Foundation's Code Editor or some other means of creating HTML files.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
a section of a webpage used to group items
an identifier for styling multiple elements
a descriptor for an object such as colour or size
a tool for styling web pages