DON'T DO THIS!!!
Hilarious movie about how NOT to use PowerPoint (downloaded from TeacherTube)
Resources for learning about Power Point
If you need more information about how to make PowerPoint presentations, check out these online resources.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tutorials/ew_ppt.htm
http://www.actden.com/pp2003/index.htm
http://learningelectric.com/powerpoint.htm
Rubrics for scoring student PowerPoints
If you assign PowerPoints to students, try using a rubric to evaluate the final products. Giving students the rubric ahead of time provides guidance as they work.
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/pptrubric.html
http://www.schools.lth5.k12.il.us/aviston/KBLesson8.html
http://fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html
Templates for PowerPoint presentations
Someone has already done the work for you! Check out these templates to make your life easier!
Templates/ideas http://www.vickiblackwell.com/ppttemplates.html
Blank Seasonal Templates http://www.templateready.com/Powerpoint/Free/Templates.html
**A page with examples and templates for a number of activities that go beyond just read the slide outloud
http://ngildart.com/JASCD_PPT_Workshop
-Several math PowerPoints that you can download and use
http://www.modelschools.org/mspmathsci/mathlessons.html
PowerPoint Game Templates
You need to add the content, but the structure is already created.
http://facstaff.uww.edu/jonesd/games/index.html
Free PowerPoint Viewer
For computers that don't have PowerPoint installed- this allows you to see, but not modify, PowerPoints.
Need a reminder about your standards? Click here to go to the California Content Standards Page.
Many Uses, One Program
*** When getting students to create a PPT, have them draft/plan beforehand on paper (storyboard). This keeps them focused and makes time on the computer more productive. They don't need to write the text, but plan titles and links and content. It can be as simple as a folded piece of paper, with one box for each slide. You can also provide a structure for students to follow- tell students what needs to be on each slide.***
Social Studies
Create interactive calendars for a topic- For more info http://www.microsoft.com/education/aroundtheworld.mspx (Template below)
Create a timeline of a person's life in a calendar
Create an interactive map (Template below)
Reports- Here's an outline for a country report presentation- it could be adapted for states or regions- it's fairly detailed and could be a good first project to get kids started using PPT
Create a subject alphabet book (Template below)
Science
Labeling diagrams and linking for non-linear PPT
Create a subject alphabet book (Template below)
Language Arts
Choose your own adventure story
Create a timeline of a person's life in a calendar
Create a story map (Template below)
Graphic Organizers that work well in PowerPoint- these can be a way for students to show their understanding of the story or book. They are traditional activities, but may be more engaging for students when they can add a little extra flare, such as having the problem appear on the page first, then use an interesting effect to bring in the solution.
Create a class Big Book
Create a patterned book
Templates for seasonal stories
Math
Create word or story problems and put them in a PPT
PowerPoint Templates and Storyboards with Examples
Calendar/Timeline
What Would You Do?
What Would You Do Template.ppt
What Would You Do Storyboard.pdf
Example-Napoleon Seizes Power Find Your Fate.ppt*
Example-Gold Rush WWYD.ppt
Multiple Choice Quiz
TEMPLATE - Multiple Choice Q&A Activity - 10 Question.ppt *
Interactive Diagram
Interactive Diagram Template.ppt
Interactive Diagram Storyboard.pdf
Example- Digestion.pps
Interactive Map
Interactive Map Storyboard.pdf
Example-American Colonies.ppt
20 Questions
20 Questions rocks and minerals.ppt - It's not actually 20 Questions- I ran out of questions! Oops!
Interactive Alphabet
A (Fill in the Blank) Alphabet.ppt
*Idea or template courtesy of David Berry and Nathan Gildart of the Japanese American School
http://ngildart.com/JASCD_PPT_Workshop
Click for a page with resources for learning about PowerPoint