Introduction to Presentation… · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to use Special Characters. Design a 7-slide presentation in MS-PowerPoint using the tools under the Insert ribbon.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the Symbol group under the Insert ribbon and locate the Special Characters feature in MS-PowerPoint.
Insert at least three different special characters (such as ©, ®, ™, €, ₵, or arrows) into text placeholders on a slide.
Explain the difference between symbols and special characters and give one example of when each is useful.
Design a complete 7-slide presentation on a chosen topic, inserting at least one special character or symbol on three different slides.
Present their completed 7-slide project to a partner or small group, explaining which Insert ribbon tools they used and why.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Presentation Software (2.2)
Content standard: B7.2.2.1 - Demonstrate how to use Microsoft PowerPoint (Editing): Introduction to PowerPoint.
Indicator: B7.2.2.1.3 - Demonstrate how to use Special Characters. Design a 7-slide presentation in MS-PowerPoint using the tools under the Insert ribbon.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explore the use of special characters section under the Insert tab under the symbol group
2. Present a prepared project or exercise using the editing group of the ribbons studied.
3. Use projected examples of a PowerPoint interface with the aid of a projector or pictures
4. Use projected examples of a PowerPoint interface with the aid of a projector or pictures.