The document provides instructions for students to turn in their final Renaissance Person of the Year papers and discusses the characteristics of a good PowerPoint presentation for the Renaissance Person of the Year project. It lists dos and don'ts for the PowerPoint, including keeping it simple yet effective, using visuals, and including important facts without overwhelming the audience. Students are also instructed to complete a religion activity chart in their packet using the textbook.
2. First Things First! Your final copy of your Renaissance Person of the Year Paper is due today. I will come around and collect them from you individually. Take this moment to check & calculate your grade in S.S. Class.
3. Warm Up Question.. What are the characteristics of a good PowerPoint? Why is this important in regards to the Renaissance Person of the Year Project?
4. I. R.P.O.Y. PowerPoint 1. Your PPT should be simple, yet effective. 2. Dont overwhelm the audience with TONS of information. 3. Stick to important facts, brief explanations. 4. Visuals are goodUSE THEM!
6. Image of me, Columbus, before leaving Spain in 1492.
7. II. Dos and Donts for PPT 1. Do be creative and original. 2. Dont overwhelm the audience with CRAZY colors or designs that take away from YOU the presenter. 3. Do use images, animations, transitions. 4. Dont forget to put facts that help to persuade the audience.
8. Religion Activity 1. Turn to the final page in your religion packet. 2. Using the Human Heritage textbook, complete this chart in class. 3. You may work together to complete thiswe will be discussing it at the start of class tomorrow. 4. You may ALSO use the information in the packet to help you answer ?