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JSS 3
Web Foundations (HTML/CSS) & Computer Networks

Web foundations in HTML/CSS and computer networking essentials.

Age 14–15 years 3 Terms 8 Weeks per Term Software VS Code / Notepad++, Web Browsers, Scratch 3.0 Desktop
Term-by-Term Curriculum

Every Week,
Something Built.

Designed for offline delivery on shared lab computers — no theory-only sessions, every week ends with something the student made, built, typed, or designed. Select a term to see its full breakdown.

1

Web Architecture Fundamentals

Client browsers, servers, HTTP cycles.

2

HTML Document Anatomy

<!DOCTYPE html>, <html>, <head>, <title>, <body>.

3

Content Markup & Typography

Headings, paragraphs, line breaks, semantic tags.

4

Lists & Structural Containers

Ordered <ol>, unordered <ul>, list items <li>.

5

Hyperlinks & Path References

Absolute URLs, relative paths, anchor tags <a>.

6

Embedding Media Elements

Images <img>, alt attributes, figure captions.

7

Structural HTML Tables

Tables <table>, headers <th>, rows <tr>, cells <td>.

8

Term 1 Project

Code a semantic multi-page website: 'My Community Guide'.

End of Term 1 Project

HTML5 Document Structure & Semantic Web

Code a semantic multi-page website: 'My Community Guide'.

9

Introduction to CSS

Inline, Internal <style>, External <link> stylesheets.

10

CSS Selector Rules

Element, Class .class, ID #id selectors, specificity.

11

Color Systems & Typography

Hex codes, RGB, font-family, line-height.

12

The CSS Box Model

Margin, Border, Padding, and Content Area mechanics.

13

CSS Layout Mechanics

Display properties, positioning rules.

14

Flexbox Architecture Fundamentals

Flex containers, justify-content, align-items.

15

Form Creation & Styling

Building HTML forms with CSS styling.

16

Term 2 Project

Style 'My Community Guide' using Flexbox and external CSS.

End of Term 2 Project

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS3) Design

Style 'My Community Guide' using Flexbox and external CSS.

17

Computer Network Topologies

LAN, WAN, MAN; Star, Bus, Mesh, Ring topologies.

18

Networking Hardware Devices

Routers, Switches, Access Points, NICs, cables.

19

IP Addressing & Protocol Basics

IPv4/IPv6, MAC addresses, DNS, DHCP.

20

Internet Services & Protocols

Web browsers, SMTP, IMAP, FTP, HTTPS.

21

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, phishing.

22

Network Defense Systems

Firewalls, antivirus setup, encryption, permissions.

23

BECE Examination Prep & Practical Assessment

Core concepts review.

24

Term 3 Project

Build a personal portfolio website with networking summary.

End of Term 3 Project

Computer Networking & Cyber Infrastructure

Build a personal portfolio website with networking summary.