AY Honor Internet - Advanced Requirements used by North American Division
Skill Level
3
Year
2006
Version
07.06.2026
Approval authority
General Conference
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:
- <html>...</html>
- <head>...</head>
- <body>...</body>
- <h1>...</h1>
- <b>...</b>
- <i>...</i>
- <p>...</p>
- <br />
- <hr />
- <ol>...</ol>
- <ul>...</ul>
- <a href>
- <img src="" />...<!-- image -->
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.
