Website building blocks
I can describe and use HTML to structure and modify the appearance of a web page.
Website building blocks
I can describe and use HTML to structure and modify the appearance of a web page.
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Lesson details
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) is the code used to create the structure and content of webpages
Tag - special words inside angle brackets (< >) that tell a web browser how to display and structure content
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.
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Equipment
A HTML editor is required to enable pupils to complete activities. Links to the same projects in the Raspberry Pi Code Editor are provided as one option.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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