2.4.3 — The <a> Tag
Explore the interactive example. Encourage Code View and adding an extra link.
4–6 min
2.4.4 — Search Engine Links
Students use the provided example to build additional links.
5–7 min
2.4.5 — Linkbran.ch
Build a link page. Open in a new window if embedded view fails.
Not all websites load in an embedded window.
7–10 min
2.4.6 — Wiki Page
Write an original Wiki-style article with appropriate links. Do not copy from Wikipedia.
Solution is example only — actual code will vary.
5 min
Lesson Closer — Reflection
Discuss end-of-class questions. Students reflect on the most challenging aspect of the course so far.
Discussion Questions
StartWhat is a link (also known as a hyperlink)?›
The connection between one HTML page and another HTML page.
StartWhy is it important for web pages to have links? How is this helpful to the viewer?›
Links organize additional information and connect related pages. They also provide an easy path to a new HTML page when the web address is hard to remember or type.
StartWhat benefits does a Wikipedia article have over a printed encyclopedia entry?›
Links are a direct path to related pages or additional information. In a book, you'd need to use the glossary or index and flip to a separate page.
EndName the most challenging aspect of the course so far.›
Take note of student responses for future review and to identify topics that may need revisiting.
EndWhy is the href attribute necessary in an <a> tag?›
The href attribute holds the web address to navigate to when the link is clicked. Without it, the link has nowhere to go.
