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= Chapter 1 Encounters and Foundations to 1800 __Power Point__ Instructions  = Please create an informative and attractive multimedia slid show encompassing the 15 elements of an award-winning project (listed below). The presentation will provide comprehensive, accurate, and interesting information about one specific topic from chapter 1. Each slide show must contain 10 slides and the following components: I. Information: a. Title b. Name of class and the date c. Images that aid in understanding the topic II. Student-generated questions AND answers for: o Who o What o Where o When o Why o How III. A conclusion with these two sections a. Connections to the essential question b. Your personal insight IV. Tech features: Check the GRADING RUBRIC to locate the technical requirements and to become familiar with how your multimedia product will be evaluated. Save your project to a flashdrive or memory card. Print the final version (4 slides to a page) and attach the rubric to the top of this packet. Get your project scored as soon as it’s competed. It must be scored before the day of the presentation. How to create a GREAT Power Point Presentation Power Point Tips: Here are the key elements of an awesome 21st century, Power Point I. Emphasize ideas and logic a. Create and maintain depth and complexity b. Provide sufficient evidence c. Supplement slides with text and data II. Design artfully a. Consider audience b. Eliminate distractions c. Select powerful images d. Distill words e. Honor criteria  i. Harmony  ii. Proportion  iii. Balance  iv. Restraint  v. Originality III. Deliver dramatically a. Maintain eye contact b. Avoid reading slides aloud c. Speak with conviction Study this info and practice in class and you will have a great business tool that you can also use in college! Learn more about each of the components listed above at [] Multimedia mania Student Checklist
 * Criteria  ||     ||   Yes/no   ||   Weight   ||   Total   ||
 * Technical  ||   Project runs perfectly with no technical problems or error messages   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Navigation  ||   Users can progress in a logical path to find information. All buttons and navigational tools work as intended   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Spelling and grammar  ||   Project honors all rules of spelling and grammar   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Completion  ||   The project is completely finished   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Screen design  ||   The combination of multimedia elements (buttons, links and graphics) and content communicate the intended ideas only   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Use of enhancements  ||   All graphics, video, audio, 3d, etc are used effectively to convey the intended meaning   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Organization  ||   The sequence of information is logical and intuitive. Menus and paths to all information are clear and direct   ||     ||   X2   ||     ||
 * Branching  ||   Project is truly multimedia, rather than linear and contains a manageable number of appropriate choices   ||     ||   X2   ||     ||
 * Citing resources  ||   All sources are properly cited within the project according to MLA style   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Permissions obtained for resources  ||   All permissions to use text, graphics, audio, video etc are available   ||     ||   X1   ||     ||
 * Originality  ||   The project shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, and inventive   ||     ||   X3   ||     ||
 * Curriculum Alignment: objectives are clearly stated on Entry Form  ||   Clear evidence of connection to target curriculum. Frequent and clear references are made to facts, concepts, and cited resources. Users will learn from this project.   ||     ||   X3   ||     ||
 * Evidence that the objectives were met  ||   Clear evidence that project content supports stated objectives   ||     ||   X3   ||     ||
 * Depth and Breadth of Project content  ||   Clear evidence that higher level thinking skills were used in the creation of this project   ||     ||   X3   ||     ||
 * Subject Knowledge  ||   Subject knowledge is evident throughout the project. All information is clear, appropriate, and correct   ||     ||   X3   ||     ||

** Power Point Project PRESENTATION DAY WORKSHEET ** Name ____________________ Marking period _____ Title of your Power Point ______________________________________ Presentation: Speak in an enthusiastic way; make eye contact with your listener; do not read the slides to your partner. You may add commentary as they go through it. Ask your multiple choice questions when your partner is finished reading!! Multiple choice questions (must be challenging questions based on your brochure’s facts) Question #1: ________________________________________________? A. B.  C.  D.  Question #2: ________________________________________________? A. B.  C.  D.  Thank the person for his or her time and then let them present! __ How to transition between presentations: __ Hold up your hand until you find another classmate with their hand up. Move together and present again. Do not present to the same person more than once. Keep going until the time is over. Chapter 1 Encounters and Foundations to 1800 __Power Point__ project Rubric Name _______________________ Class _____________ date ________ Chapter 1 topic ______________________________ Please attach this rubric to your brochure. Get it scored with your teacher ASAP! __ Slides--completeness __ ||   All 10 slides are on topic. Project clearly answers the 5 Ws and H and includes a self-reflection  ||   Questions and answers are all present but not presented clearly or in an easy to read style   ||   Several spelling and grammar errors and/or missing source citations for text and graphics   ||   Presentation does not run perfectly. Technical problems are present ||
 * Category  ||   20   ||   15   ||   10   ||   0   ||
 * __ Presentation __ ||   Excellent! Enthusiastic speaker with an interesting presentation. Also an attentive listener   ||   OK   ||   Lack of effort in the presenting the brochure. Obviously boring partners   ||   Absent on the day of the presentation   ||
 * __ Slides __ Creativity and Design  ||   All slides show a great design (font, color, graphic, etc) and there is evidence of inventiveness. Very appealing presentation   ||   Most slides show a nice design and contain some form of originality   ||   Most slides are lacking any sign of creativity. The design is inconsistent   ||   Design and presentation are not appealing   ||
 * __ Mechanics __ ||   Little or no grammatical and/or spelling errors. Text is entirely in student’s own words!   ||   Few errors and mostly original writing   ||   Several errors and/or text seems to be copied and pasted into presentation   ||   Many errors and/or all presentation is copied   ||
 * __ Content __ ||   Contains detailed, organized and clear information about ALL aspects of the topic researched   ||   Some details are missing but enough information exists to make the presentation informative   ||   On topic but missing many details. Not every “enlightening”: information lite   ||   Very little information, off topic or even incorrect deatils   ||