๐ Topic Summary
Unplugged Activity: Visualizing CSS Static and Relative Positioning is all about understanding how elements are placed on a webpage using CSS, without actually writing any code. We focus on two key positioning types: static and relative. Static positioning is the default, where elements flow in the order they appear in the HTML. Relative positioning allows you to move an element from its normal static position, 'relatively' to where it *would* have been.
This activity helps you grasp these concepts by using real-world analogies and visual aids, making it easier to connect the abstract idea of CSS positioning to concrete examples. Think of it like arranging furniture in a room โ you can either place things in the default order (static) or nudge them around a bit from where they would naturally sit (relative). Let's get started!
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Static |
A. Allows you to move an element relative to its normal position. |
| 2. Relative |
B. The default positioning; elements appear in the order they're written. |
Match the correct term to its Definition. (Answers: 1-B, 2-A)
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words provided (static, relative, position, default).
In CSS, the ______ property determines how an element is placed on a webpage. The ______ value is the ______ setting, meaning the element flows naturally. However, setting the ______ value allows for offsetting the element from its original location.
(Answers: position, static, default, relative)
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have two boxes next to each other on a webpage, both with static positioning. How would changing the first box's content affect the position of the second box?