Grade Level:   9 - 10

Subject:  Mathematics
Duration:  2 class periods (double blocks)
Description:  Students create a beginning PowerPoint presentation that can be used to explain how to solve linear equations.
Goal:  To help students organize and create a slide presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Objectives:
Students will set up a basic plan for creating a PowerPoint slide presentation.
Students will be able to compose, type, edit, and present a slide presentation.
Materials
· Computers with Microsoft PowerPoint
· Presentation equipment (LCD projector, TV, etc.)
· Printer
· Paper
· Pencils
Have students open the PowerPoint program on their computers.  Choose a blank presentation.  Make sure to explain to students that their information is the most important part of their presentation.  They will be given an opportunity to add color, sounds, etc.  at the end of the information installation period.

Choose the "title" slide.  (The first slide in the PowerPoint layout.)  Students enter their name and class information in the top data box.  Go to the Insert menu and insert a new slide.  Choose the second slide in the PowerPoint menu and write the equation.
Choose the same slide for each step in solving the equation.  Important:  Have students save their work after each slide is completed to ensure minimal loss of information.  Edit for spelling, grammar, and other information as needed.  A draft of their presentation may be printed out at this time.  To minimize paper usage, use the Handouts/6 slides per page feature in the Print menu window.

Students may now begin to personalize their presentations with the following features: pictures, color, slide backgrounds/templates, sound transition options, etc., as time permits.  SAVE after each change.  Once completed, have students share their presentations with the rest of the class.

Assessment:  Collect students' slide handouts to check for completeness.