Web Development (Year 7)

About Course

The Web Development course in Year 7 introduces pupils to the design, creation, and management of websites. Pupils learn to structure web pages, apply styling, and create user-friendly navigation, while developing logical thinking, creativity, and responsible online practices. The course encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and project-based learning to prepare pupils for advanced computing in later years.
Key Focus Areas
Planning and designing multi-page websites
Introduction to HTML: headings, paragraphs, lists, links, images, and tables
Introduction to CSS: fonts, colours, spacing, and layout principles
Applying design principles: readability, accessibility, and usability
Creating interactive elements using basic scripting concepts
Testing, debugging, and improving website functionality
Understanding copyright, fair use, and responsible online publishing
Collaborative web projects and peer feedback

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Focus: Introduction to web development, understanding the internet, creating basic webpages, HTML & CSS fundamentals, and safe online practices.

WEEK 1: Introduction to Web Development
WEEK 2: Understanding the Internet and Web Browsers
WEEK 3: Introduction to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
WEEK 4: Adding Images and Multimedia in HTML
WEEK 5: Introduction to CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
WEEK 6: Web Page Layouts and Sections
WEEK 7: Introduction to Lists and Tables
WEEK 8: Links, Buttons, and Navigation Menus
WEEK 9: Introduction to Forms
WEEK 10: Basic Web Design Principles
WEEK 11: Testing and Debugging Your Webpage
WEEK 12: Final Project Presentation

SPRING TERM
Focus: Building on HTML & CSS basics, introducing responsive design, multimedia integration, and basic interactivity.

WEEK 1: Recap of HTML & CSS Basics
WEEK 2: Multimedia Integration (Images, Audio, Video)
WEEK 3: Links and Navigation Enhancements
WEEK 4: Introduction to Responsive Web Design
WEEK 5: Introduction to Lists and Tables (Advanced)
WEEK 6: Forms and User Input
WEEK 7: Introduction to Basic JavaScript (Interactivity)
WEEK 8: Embedding External Content
WEEK 9: Introduction to Semantic HTML
WEEK 10: Review and Debugging
WEEK 11: Project Enhancement and Design Principles
WEEK 12: Final Project Presentation

SUMMER TERM
Focus: Consolidation of HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics, responsive design, final project creation, debugging, and presentation.

WEEK 1: Review of HTML & CSS Fundamentals
WEEK 2: Advanced Multimedia Integration
WEEK 3: Lists, Tables, and Semantic HTML
WEEK 4: Forms and User Interaction
WEEK 5: Introduction to JavaScript Functions
WEEK 6: Responsive Design Advanced
WEEK 7: Embedding External Content and Widgets
WEEK 8: Debugging & Project Refinement
WEEK 9: Introduction to Basic Animations
WEEK 10: Website Accessibility & SEO Basics
WEEK 11: Final Project Work Session
WEEK 12: Final Project Presentation

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