Title: Learning to use the Power Point Program
Instructor: Richard Wiskus
Subject Area: Computer Technology
Grade Level: 9-10
Curriculum Objectives: Students will…
1. Become acquainted with the PowerPoint Program.
2. Describe the basic features of the PowerPoint Program.
3. Create and select a presentation style.
4. Create a short seven slide presentation.
CTE Objectives:
Graphic Communications: M4 Demonstrate interpersonal skills
Graphic Communications: M6 Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written
communication
Learner Activity #1 (Introduction):
Develop lesson content, create interest by showing students an example of a Local
History Power Point Presentation that the teacher created .
Supporting Web Information - Activity 1:
Festus, MO webpage - http://www.cityoffestus.org/
Power Point Helps and Tools - http://www.actden.com/pp/
Learner Activity #2:
Students will gather in cooperative learning groups and discuss reason why PowerPoint
Presentations are beneficial and useful to class presentations, each group will create a list
of six reasons for use of a PowerPoint presentation. This will be important for students to
gain an understanding of the many uses of the program. Each group will present their list
of ideas on the class smart board of why a PowerPoint presentation should be used, this
will create a discussion of uses and also raise student interest in the subject area.
Supporting Web Information - Activity #2:
Using Power Point in the Classroom:
http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/vince/microsoft/pp97/start.htm
Learner Activity # 3:
Students will be given the hand out from the webpage
http://www.actden.com/pp/unit1/1_main.htm, which is designed to introduce them to the
PowerPoint environment.
Assessment Method: Students will complete the hand out and take online quiz at
quizstar.4teachers.org that follow each section.
Supporting Web Information - Activity 3:
Meeting PowerPoint: http://www.actden.com/pp/unit1/1_main.htm
Learner Activity #4: Students will be taken through guided practice of the following
skills: changing backgrounds, transitions, builds, hyperlinks, clip art, selecting colors and
fonts, creating headers and footers, changing the slide master, developing professional
looking slides. Students will be given the hand out "Starting PowerPoint as a Beginner".
Assessment Method: Students will complete and submit the handout which will help to
develop the skills needed to complete the next lesson activity of creating a power point
presentation.
PowerPoint Tutorial: http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/vince/microsoft/pp97/start.htm
Classroom Tips: http://www.fidnet.com/~weid/powerpoint101.html
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~cii/powerpoint/
Learner Activity # 5: Students will learn attractive presentation styles of a PowerPoint
presentation.
Supporting Web Information: Developing a Presentation Style with PowerPoint:
http://www.beavton.k12.or.us/vince/microsoft/pp97/start.htm
Learner Activity #6: (Wrap-UP):
Students will apply what they have learned to create a short seven slide presentation. The
subject area they will cover is "Local History". They must choose a presentation package
of seven slides that includes transitions, builds, hyperlinks and clip art. Students will
present their finished product to the class for evaluation.
Supporting Web Information - Activity 6:
Power Point Tips: http://www.fidnet.com/~weid/powerpoint101.html
http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~cii/powerpoint/
Local History Websites: http://www.cityoffestus.org/
Assessment Method: Use following scoring guide
Use of public speaking skills: eye contact, voice clarity, posture
+10 points
PowerPoint elements: transitions, builds, hyperlinks & clipart
+10 points
Use of web resources
+ 5
Total
25 points