Challenge Grant Learning Interchange (Unit)

Introduction to HTML

Developed by Jennifer Bonamo

Middle SchoolHigh SchoolCollege

Abstract

This lesson will be the first lesson within the unit of Web Page Design. Within this lesson, participants will learn how to use basic HTML formatting tags. Students will practicing adding tags to a web page created in Notepad. Students will practice moving tags around thier page and observe results.

Introduction to HTML

Lesson Details


Subject: Career/Technology
Learning Levels: Middle School, High School, College
Author(s): Jennifer Bonamo
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Abstract

This lesson will be the first lesson within the unit of Web Page Design. Within this lesson, participants will learn how to use basic HTML formatting tags. Students will practicing adding tags to a web page created in Notepad. Students will practice moving tags around thier page and observe results.

Lesson fundamental understandings:
Essential Questions:


Standards

National Standards

#3. Technology productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

State Standards


Lesson

Prerequisite Skills

* Students should be familiar with basic computer tasks such as using a mouse, keyboard, and basic computer skills. * Students should be familiar with basic Windows 95 or 98 operating system, using a PC.

Teacher Information/Situations/Setting/Time

* Resource book designed by the instructor.

* Basic HTML introduction should take approximately 6 hours with hands-on design during instruction.

Assessment

* The assessment for this lesson will be the progression of the web page as observed by the instuctor.

* Each HTML tag included in the resource booklet will be observed in the published site.

Student Activity/Tasks

The following would be an example of an HTML page shared by a student:

Enrichment/Alternate Activity:

Cross-Curricular:

Technology Requirements/Tools/Materials

http://www.cc.colorado.edu/Students/WebAuthoring/
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/evalelem.html
http://www.w3schools.com/html/default.asp

* Internet access with an internet browser
* Diskette with samples of background graphic files and icons.

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