1.  Materials

a.  Paper

b.  Pencils

c.  Computers

d.  Kidneys PowerPoint example

e.  Resources:

                            i.  Microsoft PowerPoint program

       2.  Objectives

a.  Students will design and create a PowerPoint presentation about their assigned body part(s).

             3.  Motivation

a.  Begin the lesson in the computer lab by taking over each student’s computer from the main computer. Ask students who has used PowerPoint before to assess prior knowledge. Show students the example PowerPoint about the kidneys to illustrate what is expected of them.

             4.  Goal for Learner

a.  Today we will be learning how to use PowerPoint to create our presentations.

             5.  Content and Procedures

a.  Teacher Content

                            i.  Become extremely familiar with the functions of PowerPoint. Know how to access every aspect of PowerPoint found in the “Procedures” below. If students finish and want to change their backgrounds or add in animations, be available to assist with that as well.

b.  Procedure

                            i.  Still in control of the student’s computers, highlight some of the main areas of PowerPoint. Most of what students will need can be found under the “Insert” drop-down menu.

1.  Insert --> New Slide (slide formats will appear on the right-hand side)

2.  Insert --> Picture --> From File (allows students to use pictures they have saved from the internet)

3.  Insert --> Picture --> From Clipart (allows students to browse the pictures PowerPoint has available in its library)

4.  Insert --> Textbox (allows students to create a textbox anywhere on a slide)

                            ii.  Students can begin with a blank slide if it’s easier, either by choosing the blank format when inserting a new slide or by clicking on the outside of the given textboxes and clicking “Delete.” Then students can create any size textbox they wish.

                            iii.  Explain that PowerPoint has many of the same functions as Word does (which many students may be familiar with) and show students how to change the size of their font along the top.

                            iv.  After highlighting some of the most important features of PowerPoint, give students back access to their computers and have them begin working independently.

                            v.  Students will want to know how to change their backgrounds but tell them they must get information on the slides first. We can work on backgrounds later.

             6.  Practice/Application

a.  Allow students to work on their PowerPoint presentations individually. Be readily available to help students and answer questions. If students have not yet finished doing their research, instruct them to complete that part first, and then begin working on their PowerPoint presentations.

             7.  Evaluation of Student Learning

a.  Students will be assessed upon the completion of their PowerPoint projects. Functionality, legibility, and completion will all play a large part in their overall assessment.

             8.  Closure

a.  Tell students that once they complete their individual PowerPoint presentations they will be collaborating with their entire body system group and creating a full body system presentation to present to the class. Students need to make sure their information is complete, accurate, and legible so the other students in the class can learn from it.