Creating a Website Using Google Sites - Comprehensive 8-Week Project Resources

This resource package offers a complete 8-week project designed to empower Key Stage 3 students to create websites using Google Sites. The project provides a structured and user-friendly approach that is particularly suitable for non-specialist teachers who may be new to website creation and digital technology.

The package includes eight detailed lesson, each with clear objectives, success criteria, strategies for more able students, and resources for those who may need additional support. The learning outcomes are closely aligned with the KS3 Computing National Curriculum, ensuring that students develop essential digital and web development skills.

Throughout the project, students will:

Define websites and their purpose.
Choose a theme and justify their choice.
Plan their website’s structure and content.
Add text, images, links, and multimedia elements.
Customise templates, design logos, headers, and footers.
Review and edit their websites for quality.
Publish their websites with privacy settings.
Present their websites and reflect on their projects.
The package also includes a rubric matrix for assessment, worksheets for each lesson, a knowledge organiser, and guidance on interdisciplinary connections, core assessment opportunities, and prior learning. This comprehensive resource ensures that educators have everything they need to guide students through a rewarding website creation project.

Unlock the potential of your students in website creation, digital literacy, and design with this all-inclusive resource package.