Web Development for Grade 11

Course Title: Web Development

Grade Level: 11

Course Description:

The Grade 11 Web Development course provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in designing and building websites. This course focuses on key concepts of web design, programming, and the use of tools necessary to create functional, user-friendly web pages. Students will learn about HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the principles of responsive design, which will allow them to create sites that work on various devices and screen sizes.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of web technologies, including the internet, web servers, and domain management.
• Develop skills in HTML for structuring web content.
• Use CSS to design aesthetically pleasing layouts, ensuring visual consistency and user engagement.
• Learn the basics of JavaScript for adding interactivity and dynamic elements to web pages.
• Apply best practices in responsive web design for compatibility across devices.
• Explore web development tools and frameworks for efficient coding and project management.
• Gain introductory skills in web publishing and deployment.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Web Development
   • History and evolution of the internet and web development
   • Understanding web servers, hosting, and domain names
2. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
   • HTML syntax and structure
   • Basic tags, links, images, lists, tables, and forms
   • Semantic HTML and best practices
3. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
   • CSS syntax and selectors
   • Styling text, colors, backgrounds, and layout
   • Box model, positioning, and grid/flexbox layouts
   • Introduction to responsive design with media queries
4. JavaScript Basics
   • JavaScript syntax and programming fundamentals
   • Variables, data types, functions, and control structures
   • DOM (Document Object Model) manipulation and event handling
5. Responsive and Mobile-Friendly Design
   • Introduction to responsive frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap)
   • Best practices for designing mobile-friendly sites
6. Web Development Tools and Frameworks
   • Overview of IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio Code)
   • Introduction to version control (e.g., Git basics)
   • Basic project organization and file structure
7. Introduction to Web Publishing
   • Preparing a website for deployment
   • Basic understanding of FTP, web hosting, and cloud deployment

Assessment: Assessments include practical exercises, quizzes, a midterm project, and a final website project where students demonstrate their skills by designing and publishing a complete website.

Skills Developed:

• Coding and debugging
• Problem-solving in design and user experience
• Project management and organizational skills in web development projects
• Understanding of modern web standards and best practices

Career Pathways: Completing this course provides foundational knowledge for careers in web development, graphic design, digital media, software engineering, and other tech-related fields.