What this lesson teaches
Creating a web page introduces children to HTML basics and web design principles. This activity lays the foundation for understanding how the internet works and encourages creativity in digital expression.
Digital Literacy
Can you finish web page wizardry in about 30 min?
Web Page Wizardry
You will creating a web page introduces children to HTML basics and web design principles.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 12–13
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectDigital Literacy
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Using the Bruner's CPA approach, children first engage with concrete components like templates, then represent them through pictorial images before abstracting the concepts into code. This layered learning process keeps their attention while simplifying complex ideas.
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1. Open a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit. 2. Write a basic HTML structure: <html>, <head>, <title>, and <body>. 3. Add a heading using <h1> and a paragraph using <p> tags. 4. Save your file with a .html extension. 5. Open your saved file in a web browser to view your web page. 6. Share your page with a family member and discuss what you created.