Multimedia

This learning activity consists of a multimedia presentation using PowerPoint. Students are required to construct a presentation using information they have learned from netsteps and from information they have read and discussed in class. In class the students will decide on the information that they will put into a PowerPoint by using a template (on paper) to organize the information.

In the lab the students will make several slides on the topic of pioneers using a PowerPoint template on the computer. The first four slides will be done working together as the teacher demonstrates various aspects of the PowerPoint program. The teacher will have the assistance of students in the enrichment program who are familiar with PowerPoint. After the students have completed 4 slides with teacher and student assistance they will then complete a minimum of 4 more slides choosing the topics from the PowerPoint template they completed earlier in class.

By utilizing available multimedia tools, students can also embed different multimedia features into their presentation, such as graphics, animation, pictures, and audio clips. Pictures, graphics, animations, etc. will be stored in a file making it easier for the students to choose the features they want to use to enhance their presentation. Students familiar with inserting clips from online may choose to insert clips from Clips Online.

This will be the culminating activity for the student's unit on pioneers. PowerPoint allows the students to present their information in a way that is different from writing a research report. With the help of pictures, sounds, graphics and animation, their presentation will be more attractive and entertaining. The organizing and editing of the existing slides will be easy, fast, and efficient. This will be the grade 3 student's first experience with PowerPoint. It will provide them with a new and exciting way to demonstrate to their parents what they have learned in social studies. Their PowerPoint presentations will be posted on the school web site for their parents to view. This allows the parents to view topics their children are covering in school.

1. In the classroom the students will go over the PowerPoint template (on paper). The teacher will discuss the expectations for the information required in each of the topics.

2. The students will the go to the computer lab and from the school website they will access the netsteps for Pioneers.

4. Using handouts from the classroom on pioneer life the students will add to the information they found in the netsteps and check the accuracy of the information they chose to use.

5. When the students have all completed the PowerPoint template (on paper) they will move to the lab for the demonstration and instructions in using PowerPoint to design a presentation. Using a template for the PowerPoint the students will insert their information into the first 4 slides.

6. They will insert pictures and graphics from a file created by the teacher, from clip art or from clips online.

2. They may choose to insert a picture of the candle and candle holder the made in class. These pictures will be in a picture file.

3. They may also insert pictures of pioneer artifacts from a presentation by a guest speaker. These pictures will be in a picture file.

1. When all information is inserted into the students' slides they will then work on inserting the backgrounds and sounds. They will be required to insert one basic background, one two- toned background and one from fill effects. Backgrounds for all other slides will be their choice.

2. Next they will be asked to animate the text of 2 slides and include sound.

3. Those students who wish may add sound files, such as animal sounds to one of their slides.

When this activity is completed students will pair up and share their presentations in groups of two. We will then have a parent evening to share our PowerPoint presentations, craft activities etc. that are connected to this unit.

CATEGORY	Excellent 4	Good 3	Satisfactory 2	Needs Improvement 1	Score
Graphics, video/audio (Pictures and sounds)	Pictures and sounds are perfectly inserted and used.	Pictures and sounds are properly inserted but the sounds do not always fit with the slide.	Pictures and sounds are inserted and used but the template was not followed and the sounds do not fit.	Pictures and sounds are not properly inserted and used.
Sequencing of Information	Information is organized in a clear, logical way.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One slide or item of information is confusing.	Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional slide or item of information seems out of place.	There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Originality in 4 slides Completed on Own	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.	Presentation shows originality and inventiveness on several slides. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 slides.	Presentation lacks for interesting ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Content - Accuracy	All content throughout the presentation is accurate.	Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that appears confusing.	The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is inaccurate.	Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Total					/10

Tasks	Our Community- Past- Pioneers- PowerPoint Presentation Text and Pictures
1. Title page Include title, your name and the date month and year. Include one picture in each slide.
2. Arriving in Canada Tell how the settlers arrived in Canada and what travel on the boat was like. What were some of the problems?
3. Travel- Tell how children and their parents traveled to their homestead. List some items they took on the journey.
4. Homes-Describe the pioneers first home. Write about sod and log homes.
5. Food- tell how pioneers got their food and how they might prepare it.
6. Food- list some foods pioneers ate.
7. Schools- describe what school was like in pioneer time.
8. Your family- tell when your family first came to Canada and from where.
9. A picture of your candle and candle holder.
10. A picture of one pioneer tool that you found interesting- tell what it was used for.
11. Best and Worst- what do you think was the best and worst thing about being a pioneer?

CATEGORY		RESPONSIBILITIES


Appearance		The words on my slides are easy to read.
		The words on my slides are spelled correctly.
		Titles and headings are easy to read.
		The pictures on my slides are easy to see.
		The pictures are related to the information on the slide.
		Sounds and music are easy to hear and understand.
		There is enough time to read and see everything on each slide.
		There is not too much or too little time between slides.


Organization		I included my name.

		I included interesting or exciting information.
		I used pictures or sounds to make the presentation more interesting.

		I followed the outline.


Navigation		Users can easily view the whole presentation.

		The cards/slides are titled so you can tell where you are.


Media		I used other people's art.
		I used photographs.
		I used voice, sound or music.
		My media made my presentation more interesting.




Preparation		I planned my time wisely.
		I knew what I had to find, make, or do before I began.


Resources		I used books, encyclopedias or my handouts to find information.
		I used the Internet or a CD-ROM to find information.

	Multimedia Presentation:
Teacher Name: Mrs. Melnyk