Lesson Plan

• Describe the purpose of tables for organizing data.
• Demonstrate how to insert and delete rows and columns in an HTML table.
• Apply cell‑merging techniques to create headings or combined cells.
• Verify that calculations (e.g., totals) remain correct after structural changes.

• Computer with internet access for each student
• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• HTML editor or word‑processor with table tools
• Printed worksheet containing a sample table
• Checklist handout for table‑editing steps

Begin with a quick question: Where do we see tables in everyday digital documents? Review how tables structure data and explain that today’s success criteria are to edit a table by inserting, deleting, and merging cells accurately.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students examine a printed table and identify any errors. (5')
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Explain table anatomy (thead, tbody) and the editing commands for rows, columns, and merging cells. (10')
3. Guided demo (15'): Teacher demonstrates inserting a row, inserting a column, deleting a column, and merging header cells using the sample table. (15')
4. Pair practice (20'): Learners edit a provided HTML table: insert a new row, delete a column, and merge the header cells. Teacher circulates for support. (20')
5. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz or show‑of‑hands on the steps just practiced. (5')
6. Reflect & tidy (5'): Students complete the checklist and share one challenge they overcame. (5')

Recap the key editing actions and ask students to share one tip they found useful. Exit ticket: write one step for inserting a row and one step for merging cells. For homework, edit a personal schedule table in a document and bring the revised version to the next class.