How can I use How can I use PowerPoint in PowerPoint in

my classroom?my classroom?

How can I use How can I use PowerPoint in PowerPoint in

my classroom?my classroom?

can be used to design linear and non-linear, interactive presentations.

Provide interactive instruction to studentsHave students create projectsActually teach a lesson

PowerPoint

Presentations can includeTransitions between slidesClipart and scanned imagesPhotosSoundsActionsAnimationsCharts and tablesMovie clipsLinks to Internet pages

Presentations can includeTransitions between slidesSoundsActionsAnimationsCharts and tablesMovie clips.

Presentations can includeTransitions between slidesSoundsActionsAnimationsCharts and tablesMovie clips.

Presentations can includeTransitions between slidesSoundsActionsAnimationsCharts and tablesMovie clips.

A few samples of how to integrate PowerPoint into your classroom:

•Quiz: Community Helpers•Math Facts: Addition•Social Studies Project: Presidents•Showcase students or their work at

Open House•WebQuest: Election

View a list of links that offer help in using PowerPoint

Community Helpers

Who do you visit when you are sick or hurt?

Community Helpers

Who puts out fires and rescues kittens from trees?

Community Helpers

Who fights crime and keeps our community safe?

Doctor

Correct!

Police Officer

Correct!

Firefighter

Correct!

Doctor

Sorry, try again!

Police Officer

Sorry, try again!

Firefighter

Sorry, try again!

Doctor

Sorry, try again!

Police Officer

Sorry, try again!

Firefighter

Sorry, try again!

Fun with Math!

1 + 1 =

President’s Name

Which President Nickname Born/Died One notable event during his

presidency One or two interesting things

about this person

Insert clip art, scanned picture, or a movie clip

Use this site to locate information about the presidents: http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/

Presidents of the United States of America

George Washington

First President Father of his Country 1732-1799 The Post Office was established by

Congress. During his lifetime, George

Washington wore dentures made of human, cow or hippopotamus teeth, ivory or lead, but never wooden teeth.

The six white horses in his stable had their teeth brushed every morning.

Meet my Class!Meet my Class!Student NameStudent Name

Student NameStudent Name

BirthdayBirthday

Favorite ColorFavorite Color

HobbiesHobbies

Place student picture here

Mrs. Smith’s ClassMrs. Smith’s Class

Jenna Adrian-Diaz

October 27, 1999

My favorite color is blue.

I like to read, play with my friends, and skate.

Mrs. Smith’s ClassMrs. Smith’s Class

John Aiuto

October 27, 1999

My favorite color is red.

I like to play football, soccer, and go to the movies.

Heron by Julia - First GradeHeron by Julia - First Grade

The Ferry by Jason - First GradeThe Ferry by Jason - First Grade

Election WebQuestElection WebQuest• How many electoral votes does your state

have?http://www.fec.gov/pages/elecvote.htm

• Who won the electoral votes from your state in the 2000 presidential election?

http://www.uselectionatlas.org/USPRESIDENT/

If your state elected a Senator in 2002, who won the election?

http://clerk.house.gov/members/electionInfo/2002/2002Stat.htm

Election WebQuestElection WebQuest• How many states did George Bush win in

the 2000 Presidential election?• How many states did Al Gore win in the

2000 Presidential election?http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6193646/site/newsweek/

• What are the requirements to vote in an election in the United States?

http://www.thebeehive.org/news/register-can-you-vote.asp

WEBSITES The Tech-Connected Teacher offers PowerPoint Classroom activities,

Examples, Tutorial, Templates: http://www.esu5.org/techteacher/powerpoint.htm

Teachnet.com contributors offer games such as “Who wants to be a Millionaire,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Jeopardy,” and “Weakest Link:” http://www.hillsborough.k12.nj.us/edlinkspowerpoint.htm

internet4classrooms offers Tutorials, Interactive ideas, shows to download, links to websites:

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm

Microsoft’s website offers many types of media to download that can be used in all types of projects: http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx?lc=en-us

Tutorials (may be more related to earlier versions of PPT) http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm http://www.actden.com/pp/

• Presentation created 2004