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Internet - Advanced

Overview

In this advanced honor you are no longer just a consumer of internet content but rather become a content creator – creating and maintaining a relevant website.

Requirements

1. Have the Internet honor.

2. Have the Basic Computer honor.

3. Define the following terms (or their equivalents) and tell when and how they are used:

  • a. HTTP
  • b. Hyperlink
  • c. HTML
  • d. Browser safe colors and hex codes
  • e. URL
  • f. Gif
  • g. JPEG

4. Learn and demonstrate the use of these HTML tags OR demonstrate equivalent website construction commands in one of the current website development languages (PHP, XML, etc.)

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5. Make a simple table – include text, a graphic, a horizontal rule, and a link. Use hex Codes to color your text. Make your title larger than the main document text.

6. Learn about:

  • a. Web graphics and be able to explain the process used to make them download quickly.
  • b. Web safe colors and know when to use them. Use this knowledge to create a jpg and a gif that are both under 15k, but that are still easily viewable on a website, and to create at least five graphical navigation buttons and a title header for your website.

7. Individually or as a family, unit, or other group, develop a functioning website. All the pages of the website should be “linked” together so that someone visiting your “Homepage” may click to each of the other pages on your website. The website should be composed of no less than 4 pages. The website should include:

  • a. A welcome page that states the reason for the website & includes at least one image or photograph.
  • b. A photos page that shows activities/events you, your family, or group have enjoyed.
  • c. A guest book or contact page where people can “sign in” that they have visited OR where a contact email address is listed where people can email you when they visit your website.
  • d. A links page to other websites that you enjoy. This page should contain at least 8 links.
  • e. If your page is for Pathfinders/Youth group/Church or similar organization, create a calendar page that contains upcoming events.
  • f. Maintain the above website for at least 3 months. Keep the website information current by changing and editing the content often (Add pictures, update the calendar, etc.).

1. Have the Internet and Computers and Mobile Devices honors.

2. Define the following terms (or their equivalents) and tell where and how they are used:

  • a. HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
  • b. Hyperlink
  • c. HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
  • d. CSS
  • e. Hex Codes (for color)
  • f. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)/Domain Name
  • g. Responsive Design

3. Explain and show examples of each of the following on a functional website.

  • a. Website
  • b. Webpage
  • c. Clickable Link
  • d. Menu
  • e. Calendar
  • f. About Us/Contact Page
  • g. Photo Gallery
  • h. Header/Footer
  • i. Embed
  • j. Form
  • k. Button

4. Explain and evaluate the different types of graphics used on the internet:

  • a. GIF
  • b. JPEG or JPG
  • c. PNG
  • d. SVG

5. Learn and demonstrate the use of basic HTML commands OR an equivalent website-building tool/language (like WordPress, Wix, XML, or PHP). If using HTML, be able to write a basic page that includes these tags:

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Note: You may also demonstrate equivalent features using modern drag-and-drop website builders or visual editors, as long as you can explain how the above concepts are being used.

6. Explore and apply basic web graphics skills:

  • a. Learn how web graphics can be made small enough to load quickly on websites.
  • b. Create and save the same image in three common web formats (like JPG, PNG, and GIF). Make sure each file is small enough to load quickly.

7. Build and maintain a functional website, alone or with a group (e.g. family, Pathfinder unit, church team) for three months, keeping it updated. The site should include at least four connected pages. It can be built using HTML, a website builder like Wix, WordPress, Google Sites, or similar.

Elements to include within the website:

*** Navigable Menu

  • Embedded Images (three properly used graphics formats)
  • Clickable links
  • Text in custom hex color (e.g. #0099CC)
  • Header and Footer
  • Responsive Design**

The website should include:

  • Homepage – Say what the site is for, include at least one image.
  • Photo Gallery – Show real-life events or fun experiences from your group.
  • Contact Page – Include a contact form and email address.
  • Links Page – Share at least eight links to helpful or favorite websites (such as Adventist resources, Bible tools, or hobbies).
  • (Optional but encouraged) If the site represents a Pathfinder club or youth ministry, include a calendar of upcoming events.

Answer key & resources

Master awards

This honor counts toward:

Investiture Achievement

This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:

See also

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