REVIEWQuestions
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best response for the following statements.
1. With a presentation program, you can ____________ .
A.
create slides
B.
create handouts
C.
create overhead transparencies
D.
all of the above
2.
Presentation software generally is used to organize and present information in the form of a(n) ___________.
A.
slide show
B.
animated graphic
C.
spreadsheet
D.
chart
3.
The maximum number of words that should be included on a single slide is ____________.
A.
25
B.
50
C.
75
D.
100
4.
The basic unit of a presentation is a(n) ___________.
A.
transition
B.
graphic
C.
slide
D.
animation
5.
The ____________ tab displays slide text in an outline format .
A.
Animation
B.
Insert
C.
Slides
D.
Outline
TRUE/FALSE
Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.
T
F
1. Each slide in your presentation should contain a lot of detail.
T
F
2. You should rarely use visuals in your presentation.
T
F
3. A theme is a predesigned set of fonts, colors, lines and other formatting that can be applied to a
slide..
T
F
4. Normal view is the only available for viewing a presentation.
T
F
5. You can add slides to a presentation by clicking the Add Effect button in the task pane.
FILL IN THE BLANK
Complete the following sentences by writing the correct word or words in the blanks provided.
1.
In Slide Sorter view, thumbnails of each slide are displayed.
2.
Charts can used to analyze and assess numerical data.
3.
To present an on-screen presentation, you need the software, a computer, and a(n) projector .
4.
A(n) self-running presentation is one that automatically restarts when it reaches the end.
5.
When adding text to your presentation, use the 6 x 6 rule.
PROJECTS
CROSS-CURRICULAR—MATHEMATICS
Many women have made great contributions in the field of mathematics. Use the Internet and other resources to
research the life and contributions of a woman mathematician. Prepare a presentation with four or five slides on
your findings. Include various layouts, graphics, transitions, and animations in your presentation.
Solutions will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SCIENCE
DNA has become a very sought-after tool to determine the fate of those accused of crimes. Conduct research on
this “alphabet of life” and prepare a five- to six-slide presentation that covers what it is, how it works, how it is
used, and other pertinent information. Include animation, sound, graphics, and other objects that will make the
presentation
interesting
to
other
students.
Print
handouts
to
be
distributed
to
the
class.
Solutions will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—SOCIAL STUDIES
Use the wikipedia.org Web site and research the history of the Declaration of Independence. Create a five to
seven slide presentation that includes the history and background, and an overview of the document. Include a
chart with applicable dates. Locate a picture or two online and include these as part of your presentation. Print
handouts to be distributed to the class.
Solutions will vary
CROSS-CURRICULAR—LANGUAGE ARTS
Each student selects a poem of their choice. Using the selected poem, they turn it into a dancing, singing work of
art as a PowerPoint slide show. Images, colors, transitions, and sounds should be added to each slide. Print a set of
speaker’s notes that you will use as you discuss each line of the poem when giving your presentation. Print
audience handouts for the students to use.
Solutions will vary
WEB PROJECT
You have just returned from a year abroad as an exchange student. You have been asked to prepare a slide
presentation of your experience. Prepare an eight- to ten-slide presentation. Include information regarding the
country and its culture, the school you attended, the family with whom you lived, and any other interesting
information. Research a country on the Web for information to use in your presentation. Use various slide layouts,
animations, and graphics.
Solutions will vary
TEAMWORK PROJECT
Work with a teammate to research “Juneteenth.” Use the Internet and any other resources. This is a holiday that has been
around for more than 125 years, but not widely celebrated. Together, prepare an eight- to ten-slide presentation that will
include the history, purpose, festivities, the decline and resurgence, and any other interesting information regarding this
holiday. Include as many features as necessary to make this an interesting presentation.
Solutions will vary
CRITICALThinking
The presentation you worked on in this lesson covered some of the basic tools and features you can use to
prepare an effective presentation. Following is an outline that provides more comprehensive information.
Use the outline to create a new presentation. You also can use the Internet to gather more information on
how to design an effective presentation and integrate this information into your presentation. Use a design
template of your choice, and add graphics, transitions, and animations as desired. Be sure to spell check
your presentation. Save it as Presentation Basics.
TITLE: Basic PowerPoint Guidelines
SUBTITLE: Tips for Effective Presentations
I.
Text
- 6 by 6 Rule: 6 lines of text; 6 words per line
- No more than 50 words per slide, including titles and subtitles
- Avoid large paragraphs with small fonts
II. Fonts
- Use at least 16-point size font
- Limit to no more than three fonts
- Use serif for body text
- Use sans serif for titles
III. Graphics
- Support point of current slide
- Use only high-quality photographs or graphics
- Use one graphic element per slide
- Use appropriate size graphic elements
IV. Presentation Tips
- Show one slide per minute
- Avoid reading your slides
- Identify additional materials
Presentations will vary, but should contain a minimum of four slides, including a design template graphics,
transitions, and animations.
EXPLORING Google
Personal medical records are important and should be kept in a location where they readily available. Google
Health provides a service that organizes your health information in one location and stores the information
securely and privately.
To learn more about Google Health, go to https://www.google.com/health/html/tour/index.html and then
complete the Google Health tour. After you complete the tour, write a review of what you learned. Include the
following information. Would you elect to use this program? Why or why not? Would you recommend it to
friends? What advantages and disadvantages do you see in a program such as this? What is the most positive
aspect of this program? The most negative?
Solutions and opinions will vary