Lesson Plan: Introduction to HTML for Secondary Students

Subject: Computer Science/Technology Grade Level: Secondary (9th-12th grade) Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Outline: I. Introduction (5 minutes) A. Greet the students and introduce the topic of HTML. B. Explain the importance of HTML in web development and its role in creating web pages. C. Share real-life examples of websites and their HTML structure.

II. Lesson Content (35 minutes) A. Explain the basic structure of an HTML document. B. Discuss HTML tags, elements, and attributes. C. Demonstrate how to create headings, paragraphs, lists, and links using HTML. D. Introduce the concept of HTML attributes and their usage. E. Show examples of HTML code and explain their functionality. F. Provide opportunities for students to practice writing HTML code.

III. Questioning (10 minutes) A. Engage students in a discussion by asking questions such as: 1. What is HTML, and why is it important in web development? 2. What are some common HTML tags and their purposes? 3. How can HTML be used to create links and lists? 4. What are HTML attributes, and how do they enhance web pages?

IV. Assessment (5 minutes) A. Distribute a worksheet to assess students’ understanding of HTML concepts covered in class. B. Monitor students’ progress and provide assistance as needed.

V. Differentiation (5 minutes) A. Provide additional resources (websites, books, etc.) for students who want to explore HTML further. B. Offer extra challenges or extensions for advanced students, such as creating more complex web page structures.

VI. Plenary (5 minutes) A. Recap the key points covered in the lesson. B. Allow students to share their experiences and ask any remaining questions. C. Provide feedback and encourage students to continue practicing HTML skills.

Video Resources: 1. HTML Crash Course For Absolute Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1O30fR-EE 2. HTML Tutorial for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JluqTojuME

Worksheet Resources: 1. HTML Basics Worksheet: [Link to downloadable worksheet]

Note: The worksheet can include exercises such as writing HTML code to create specific elements, identifying HTML tags in given code snippets, and explaining the purpose of different HTML attributes.

Additional Resources: 1. W3Schools HTML Tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/html/ 2. Codecademy HTML Course: https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-html