Microsoft PowerPoint: Meaning and How to Launch PowerPoint Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 4 Information Technology (Computer Studies)

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT: MEANING AND LAUNCHING POWERPOINT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES)

PRIMARY 4 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 4

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

PREVIOUS LESSON – Output Devices: Meaning, Types and Functions of Output Devices Primary 4 (Basic 4) First Term Week 3 Information Technology (Computer Studies)

TOPIC – MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and How to Launch PowerPoint

3. Microsoft PowerPoint Window

4. Importance of Microsoft PowerPoint

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint.

2. Identify the icon of Microsoft PowerPoint.

3. State the uses of Microsoft PowerPoint.

4. Demonstrate how to launch Microsoft PowerPoint.

5. Open Microsoft PowerPoint successfully on a computer.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about output devices such as the monitor and projector, which are used to display information from a computer.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing Microsoft PowerPoint, an application program used to create and display slide presentations. Pupils will learn the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint and the steps involved in launching the program on a computer.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Desktop or laptop computer

2. Microsoft PowerPoint software

3. Projector (if available)

4. Charts showing the Microsoft PowerPoint icon

5. Whiteboard and marker

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

During school assemblies, classroom lessons, seminars, and meetings, teachers often display colourful slides containing text, pictures, and animations. These presentations are usually created with Microsoft PowerPoint.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint, its uses, and the correct steps for launching Microsoft PowerPoint on a computer.

LESSON 1 MEANING OF MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

Microsoft PowerPoint is an application software developed by Microsoft that is used to create, edit, and present information in the form of slides.

A PowerPoint presentation may contain text, pictures, tables, charts, shapes, audio, videos, and animations.

USES OF MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

1. To create classroom presentations.

2. To present lessons to pupils.

3. To display information during meetings.

4. To prepare seminar and workshop presentations.

5. To create slides with pictures, text, and animations.

6. To explain ideas clearly to an audience.

7. To prepare school project presentations.

LESSON 2 – HOW TO LAUNCH MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES WITH FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER)

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

• Click the Start button.

• Click All Apps or All Programs.

• Locate Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365.

• Click Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Wait for PowerPoint to open.

Method 2: Using the Search Box

• Click the Start button.

• Type PowerPoint in the search box.

• Click Microsoft PowerPoint from the search results.

• Wait for the application to open.

Method 3: Using the Desktop Shortcut (If Available)

• Locate the Microsoft PowerPoint icon on the desktop.

• Double-click the PowerPoint icon.

• Wait for the application to open.

LESSON 3 – MICROSOFT POWERPOINT WINDOW (PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES WITH FUNCTIONAL COMPUTER)

After launching Microsoft PowerPoint, the following parts can be seen:

1. Title Bar

2. Ribbon

3. Quick Access Toolbar

4. Slides Pane

5. Slide Workspace

6. Status Bar

IMPORTANCE OF MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

1. It makes presentations attractive.

2. It helps explain ideas clearly.

3. It makes learning interesting.

4. It saves time during presentations.

5. It supports teaching with pictures, charts, and animations.

6. It improves communication with an audience.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

1. Microsoft PowerPoint is a ______.

A. game

B. presentation software

C. web browser

D. storage device

2. PowerPoint is mainly used to create ______.

A. presentations

B. song

C. presentations

D. computer viruses

3. Which button is usually clicked first when launching PowerPoint from the Start Menu?

A. Close

B. Save

C. Print

D. Start

4. Which of the following can be added to a PowerPoint slide?

A. Pictures

B. Text

C. Charts

D. All of the above

5. Which device is commonly used to display a PowerPoint presentation to a large audience?

A. Scanner

B. Keyboard

C. Projector

D. Mouse

B. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

6. Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create ______.

7. A PowerPoint presentation is made up of ______.

8. To launch PowerPoint, click the ______ button first.

9. The ______ Bar shows the name of the presentation.

10. PowerPoint was developed by ______.

C. True or False (5 Marks)

11. Start button is presentation software. ______

12. PowerPoint presentations are made up of slides. ______

13. The Microsoft PowerPoint can be used to launch PowerPoint. ______

14. PowerPoint cannot contain pictures. ______

15. A projector can be used to display a PowerPoint presentation. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B (5 Marks)

Column A – Column B

16. Microsoft PowerPoint – A. Displays presentations to many people

17. Slide – B. Part of a presentation

18. Start Button – C. Shows the name of the presentation

19. Projector – D. Presentation software

20. Title Bar – E. Used to open PowerPoint

ANSWER KEYS

1. B – Presentation software

2. A – Presentations

3. D – Start

4. D – All of the above

5. C – Projector

6. presentations

7. slides

8. Start

9. Title

10. Microsoft

11. False

12. True

13. False

14. False

15. True

16. D – Presentation software

17. B – Part of a presentation

18. E – Used to open PowerPoint

19. A – Displays presentations to many people

20. C – Shows the name of the presentation

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that Microsoft PowerPoint is an application software developed by Microsoft and used to create, edit, and present information in the form of slides.

They learned that PowerPoint can be used to:

• Create classroom presentations.

• Present lessons and projects.

• Display information during meetings and seminars.

• Add text, pictures, charts, tables, audio, videos, and animations to slides.

Pupils also learned different ways of launching Microsoft PowerPoint:

• Through the Start Menu.

• Using the Search Box.

• By double-clicking the PowerPoint desktop shortcut (if available).

Finally, pupils identified some parts of the Microsoft PowerPoint window, including the Title Bar, Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Slides Pane, Slide Workspace, and Status Bar, and understood the importance of PowerPoint in making presentations attractive, organised, and easy to understand.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher asks pupils if they have ever seen slides being displayed during a lesson, school assembly, seminar, or church programme. The teacher introduces Microsoft PowerPoint as the software used to create such presentations.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils share their experiences of seeing presentations and identify where they have seen them.

Step 2: Meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint – The teacher explains the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint and displays its icon on the computer or a chart.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the PowerPoint icon and explain the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint in their own words.

Step 3: Uses of Microsoft PowerPoint – The teacher discusses the various uses of Microsoft PowerPoint, such as:

• Creating classroom presentations.

• Presenting lessons and projects.

• Displaying information during meetings and seminars.

• Adding text, pictures, charts, and animations to slides.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention different uses of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step 4: Demonstration of How to Launch Microsoft PowerPoint – The teacher demonstrates the steps for launching Microsoft PowerPoint using:

• The Start Menu.

• The Search Box.

• The Desktop Shortcut (if available).

Each step is demonstrated slowly while pupils observe.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils follow the teacher’s demonstration and practise launching Microsoft PowerPoint on the computer where available.

Step 5: Parts of the PowerPoint Window – The teacher points out the major parts of the PowerPoint window, including:

• Title Bar

• Ribbon

• Quick Access Toolbar

• Slides Pane

• Slide Workspace

• Status Bar

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the different parts of the PowerPoint window.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of Microsoft PowerPoint and identify its icon.

• Group 2: List the uses of Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Group 3: Demonstrate the steps involved in launching Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Group 4: Identify the main parts of the Microsoft PowerPoint window.

Each group presents its work before the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, complete the assigned tasks, and present their findings.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning, uses, and methods of launching Microsoft PowerPoint and the parts of the PowerPoint window.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint, its uses, and the steps involved in launching the application.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the lesson.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

2. State five uses of Microsoft PowerPoint.

3. Mention three ways of launching Microsoft PowerPoint.

4. List the steps involved in launching Microsoft PowerPoint using the Start Menu.

5. Mention five parts of the Microsoft PowerPoint window.

6. What is the function of the Title Bar in Microsoft PowerPoint?

7. What is the function of the Slides Pane?

8. Why is Microsoft PowerPoint important in teaching and learning?

9. Differentiate between Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

10. Demonstrate how to launch Microsoft PowerPoint on a computer and identify its main window parts.