Introduction to HTML & CSS
### Module 1: Understanding the Basics of Web Development
#### 1.1 What is Web Development?
- Definition of web development
- Overview of the role of web developers in creating websites and web applications
- Introduction to the client-side (front-end) and server-side (back-end) development
#### 1.2 Importance of HTML & CSS in Web Development
- Explanation of how HTML and CSS work together
- Role of HTML in structuring web content
- Role of CSS in styling and formatting web content
### Module 2: Introduction to HTML Tags and Attributes
#### 2.1 Introduction to HTML
- Definition and purpose of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
- Overview of HTML document structure: doctype, head, and body
- Understanding the basic HTML tags: `<html>`, `<head>`, `<body>`
#### 2.2 HTML Document Structure
- Explanation of HTML elements, tags, and attributes
- Nesting of HTML elements
- Importance of indentation for code readability
#### 2.3 Common HTML Tags
- Introduction to basic tags: `<h1>`, `<p>`, `<a>`, `<img>`, `<ul>`, `<ol>`, `<li>`
- Explanation of semantic tags: `<header>`, `<nav>`, `<main>`, `<article>`, `<section>`, `<footer>`
#### 2.4 HTML Attributes
- Understanding HTML attributes and their role
- Examples of common attributes: `class`, `id`, `src`, `href`, `alt`
### Module 3: Styling HTML Pages with CSS
#### 3.1 Introduction to CSS
- Definition and purpose of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
- Separation of content and presentation in web development
- Introduction to the box model: margin, border, padding, content
#### 3.2 Selectors and Properties
- Understanding CSS selectors: element, class, ID
- Introduction to CSS properties: color, font-size, margin, padding, etc.
- Hands-on exercises on applying styles to HTML elements
#### 3.3 CSS Box Model
- In-depth explanation of the box model
- Practical examples of adjusting margins, borders, and padding
- Importance of box model in creating responsive layouts
#### 3.4 External Stylesheets
- Benefits of using external stylesheets
- Linking external CSS files to HTML documents
- Organizing and maintaining styles in separate files
### Conclusion:
- Recap of key concepts learned in HTML and CSS
- Emphasize the importance of practice and hands-on coding
- Encourage exploration of additional resources for continued learning
This outline serves as a foundation for a class introducing HTML and CSS to beginners. Each section can be expanded with examples, hands-on exercises, and interactive elements to engage the class effectively.
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