THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEB PAGES
Lesson 4-What are the Elements to Avoid in a Web Page?


GRADE LEVEL(S):  8

SUBJECT(S): English Language, Technology, Art

LEARNER OUTCOMES:

The student will be able to:

identify elements to avoid in a web site.
present the material in a user-friendly manner.
use the Internet for research.
download files from the Internet.
use PowerPoint presentation program to create a slide show.
print documents from files and the Internet.
use data from research to prepare a slide show/oral presentation.
save PowerPoint as a webpage.
 
 DURATION OF LESSON:   5-10   50 minute  Class Periods

MATERIALS:

Completed Element Fact Worksheet
PowerPoint Presentation Requirements Worksheet
Disk or Folder for downloaded files
Pen/Pencil/Paper
File Folder for printed activities for each student
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE:
Microsoft PowerPoint of Comparable Presentation Software

Projection Device (optional)

Computer/Internet Ready
 

TEACHER NOTES:
Students should be aware of copyright laws.

Students should be instructed on the use of PowerPoint
       before starting this lesson.   PowerPoint Tutorial

Students should have basic PowerPoint skills.

Instructions for Saving Information into a File

Instructions for Saving a Picture or Graphic

Instructions for Saving a PowerPoint as a Web page
 
 

PROCEDURES:
Show students a  Sample PowerPoint Presentation. (Teacher needs to make up sample presentation)
Students are to work in groups.  Each group of students  prepare a PowerPoint presentation on their assigned element.


Students will use the web sites to complete as much of assigned web page element on the  PowerPoint Requirements Worksheet  as possible.
Students will use the following web sites to download pictures and       information about the selected or assigned web elements:

After gathering all of the graphics and information needed,
       students are to make a rough draft drawing of each slide to use as a
       guide in making their presentation.

Students are now ready to make the PowerPoint Presentation.

Students will present the presentation to the entire class using a
       presentation device if available.
Students will also save the presentation as a web page.
 

MODIFICATIONS:
Modifications should be made according to Individualized Education Plans.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:

Rubric

WEST VIRGINIA INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Computer/Technology:8.146,8.147,8.149,8,150,8.151,8.152,8.153,8.154,8.155
Study Skills;8.137,8.142,8.144
Reading Comprehension:8.21,8.22,8.29,8.30
National Standards
 Language Arts Standards 

 Writing 4. Gathers and uses information for research    purpose 

  Reading 5.  Uses the general skills and strategies of the
  reading   process; 
 
                7. Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational text 

  Listening and Speaking 8. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different  purposes; 
 
   Viewing 9.  Uses viewing skills and strategies   understand and interpret visual media
   
   Visual Arts Standards 1 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts.
  
     2. Knows how to use structures (e.g., sensory     qualities, organizational principles, expressive features)  
 and functions of art
Technology Standard 5 Grades 6-8 
Understands the nature and operation of systems.

 Benchmark 6 Knows that an open loop system (e.g., a microwave as a heating system) has no feedback and requires human intervention, where a closed looped
 system (e.g., a household heating system with a thermostat) uses feedback

 Technology Standard 5 Grades 6-8,
 
 Benchmark 5 Know that  systems are usually linked to
 other systems, both internally and externally, and can
 contain subsystems as well as operate as subsystems

                  
   Benchmark 4 Assembles and disassembles systems to
   manage, control, and improve their performance (e.g. a
   computer program, a simple machine based on a pulley
   mechanism)

                   
   Benchmark 2 Knows how part of a system can provide
   feedback when its output (in the form of material,
   energy, or information) becomes input for another part of
   the system
 
 
 
 
REFERENCES:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Tutorial (1)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Tutorial (2)
  • Yahooligans(search engine)
  • National Standards
  • WV Instructional Goals and Objectives
  • Animated Gif Archive
  • Quia
  • Spicing Up Your Web Site
  • What are the elements to avoid in a web page?

    • Authors:

    Lisa Jefferies
    Anthony Fratto
    Bill Meredith
    William Way
    Lumberport, West Virginia

    Lumberport Middle School
    Rt. 1, Box 2
    Lumberport, WV 26386
     
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