Your PowerPoint Presentation

1. Your PowerPoint Presentation Open PowerPoint, or, if open, use: File > New Choose a Slide Layout Format > Slide Layout > Select Create slides by typing in text boxes Add to slides using copy/paste or insert menu Add more slides using: Insert > New Slide

2. You can either use a plain-colored background or a picture. Or, if you want to use a pre-set background, choose from the design templates. Avoid background themes that distract from your information or don’t provide enough contrast with your text. To choose a slide design: Format > Slide Design > Select a Design > Apply

3. To use a picture as background, make sure to brighten it so your text is readable. To use a picture background: Insert > Picture > From File > Choose picture > Insert To brighten a picture: Right Click on picture > Format Picture > Picture Tab > Brightness slider > OK

4. You may add sound, special effects, and colorIF they enhance your presentation.But DON’T use these just because they’re cool! Your Name Life Science Period _

5. This isyour first slide… Animal Classification:The __________Phylum / Class Your Name Life Science Period _ ***To this title slide, add photos or background: Name: Period:

6. Scientific Name:_____________________ Common Name(s):_____________________________ Meaning of (scientific name) :“__________________________”

7. Classification of(your phylum/class) Domain: ______________________ Kingdom: ______________________ Phylum: ______________________ Class: ______________________ To make each level enter on click: Slide Show > Custom Animation > Add Effect > Entrance

8. ----- • ----- • ----- • ----- • ----- Put 5-7 general characteristics on one slide in a bullet list General Characteristics of (your phylum/class) To make each characteristic enter on click: Slide Show > Custom Animation > Add Effect > Entrance

9. First subgroup • Second subgroup • Third subgroup • Fourth subgroup • etc. Main Subgroups of (your phylum/class) You will describe and illustrate 3-5 of these subgroups, each on its own slide.

10. Use lots of labeled photos. First Subgroup of (your class/phylum):_____________________________________ Canis genus Canidae family To add text boxes for labels: Insert > Text Box > Click and drag to size > type in box Includes dogs, wolves, coyotes and dingoes

11. Put lots of photos with labels of this subgroup. Second Subgroup of (your phylum/class):___________________________ Make slides for 3-5 major subgroups of your animal class. If there are more, mention them in your presentation.

12. Put lots of photos with labels of this subgroup. Third Subgroup of (your phylum/class):___________________________ Make slides for 3-5 major subgroups of your animal class. If there are more, mention them in your presentation.

13. Put lots of photos with labels of this subgroup. Fourth Subgroup of (your phylum/class):___________________________ Make slides for 3-5 major subgroups of your animal class. If there are more, mention them in your presentation.

14. Number of LIVING Species in (your phylum/class):Approximately _____________ • A few of the most common or familiar species are: • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ Include pictures of these commonly known species from this class of animals

15. ---- • ---- • ---- • ---- • ---- • ---- Interesting Facts About (your phylum/class) • KEY WORDS ONLY! (this is an on-screen note card to jog your memory about things you want to say) • Bullets enter singly on click. • Add photos if there is space.

16. Summary The most important things to remember about the ______________class/phylum: • --- • ---

17. (End Slide) Below is a generic example…make your own! Questions? 3-24-10