HTML

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core technology?HyperText Markup Language
2. What is the primary inventor?Tim Berners-Lee
3. What is HTML and why do we need it for websites?HTML is the secret code that builds every website. It gives the page a structure so browsers know how to show the text, images, and links.
4. How does HTML help people who can't see the screen?HTML tags give meaning to parts of a page, so screen readers can read them and help people with visual impairments understand the content.

Semantic Markup: Using HTML tags to convey the meaning and role of content, not just its appearance.
Element: A fundamental building block of an HTML document, consisting of tags and content.
Attribute: A modifier that provides additional information or functionality to an HTML element.