PowerPoint Lesson 1

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Extension

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What do we use PowerPoint presentations for?

Learning Objectives

Conquer: Use text and images in PowerPoint.

Aspire Higher: Use a range of components effectively in PowerPoint.

Coming up

• Over the next two lessons we are going to be developing our PowerPoint skills. 
• In today's lesson we are going to be creating a presentation using the PowerPoint software. 
• In the next lesson we will be adapting your PowerPoint to make it effective.
  

Presentation Components

Drag the text label to the correct component.

Body Text

Title

Video

Image

What components (items) can you include in a presentation (PowerPoint)?

I do, You do

1. Go to PowerPoint

2. Click 'Blank Presentation'

3. Add four slides (five in total)

4. Delete an element off a slide

5. Type a title on a slide

6.  Add a text box

7. Add a picture to a slide

Skill one - Adding a slide

Step 1 - Go to the 'Home' tab

Step 2 - Click 'New Slide'

You can also click on the slide on the left and press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.

Skill two - Adding a text box

Step 1 - Go to 'Insert' tab

Step 2 - Click on 'Text Box'

Step 3 - Left click on your slide

Step 4 - Move your mouse to change the size of the box. Click again to make the text box.

ISL Task - Create a Presentation

1. Your task is to create a presentation.

2. In the presentation you should include a minimum of five slides. It could be about any of the following topics:

• The solar system: For example planets, moons, and other celestial bodies in our solar system.
• A Historical Figure: Choose a historical figure you admire and discuss their life, achievements, and impact on history.
• Your hobby: Details about a hobby you enjoy, such as playing a sport, or collecting something.

ISL Task - Create a Presentation

1. Your task is to create a presentation.

2. In the presentation you should include a minimum of five slides.

3. Your presentation is going to be about exotic animals. Each slide should include:

• The name of the animal
• A picture of the animal
• A fun fact about the animal

Here's a website to help: Animal Website