codex-lv2-may-2025

Unit Overview: Emmet Shortcuts for HTML

🧭 Objective

In this unit, students will learn to use Emmet, a powerful shorthand system in VSCode to quickly write HTML. Students will practice various Emmet shortcuts, from basic elements to complex nested structures, while maintaining good version control practices.

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🎯 Learning Goals

• Understand what Emmet is and how it speeds up HTML development
• Master basic Emmet shortcuts for common HTML elements
• Practice creating nested HTML structures with Emmet
• Learn to add text content and attributes using Emmet
• Apply Emmet shortcuts to create complex HTML layouts
• Maintain version control with regular commits throughout the lesson

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📚 Lesson List

1. Setup and Repository Creation (Setup)
   Set up your development environment and create a local git repository with starter files.

2. Basic HTML Boilerplate (Foundation)
   Learn to generate the basic HTML structure using Emmet’s ! shortcut.

3. Simple HTML Elements (Core Skills)
   Practice creating paragraphs, headings, images, and links with Emmet shortcuts.

4. CSS Linking (Integration)
   Link CSS files using Emmet’s attribute shortcuts.

5. Text Content (Content)
   Add text content using Emmet’s text and multiplication shortcuts.

6. Creating Lists (Structures)
   Build ordered and unordered lists with multiple items using Emmet multiplication.

7. Nested Structures (Advanced)
   Create complex nested HTML structures with sections, articles, and paragraphs.

8. Multiple Elements and Challenges (Application)
   Practice creating multiple elements simultaneously and complete Emmet challenges.

9. Bonus Challenge - CSS Frameworks (Bonus)
   Learn to use Emmet to add CSS frameworks and explore external styling options.

10. Bonus Challenge - Multi-Page Website & Collaboration (Bonus)
    Build multiple pages, publish with GitHub Pages, and collaborate with classmates.

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✅ Project Outcome

By the end of this unit, students will:

• Create HTML elements rapidly using Emmet shortcuts
• Build complex nested structures efficiently
• Understand how Emmet translates shorthand to HTML
• Apply version control best practices throughout development
• Have a solid foundation for using Emmet in real projects
• Experience publishing websites and collaborating with others

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🛠️ Prerequisites

• VSCode installed and basic familiarity with the editor
• Understanding of basic HTML structure and elements
• Git and GitHub account for version control
• Basic terminal/command line skills