Making Great Presentations

Learn PowerPoint & AI Tools the Fun Way!

Grade 5-6 | 40 Minutes

What You'll Learn Today

How to make a good presentation
Using PowerPoint to create slides
Using AI tools to make it easier
How to present like a pro!

Good Presentations Have This:

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Start Strong

Cool title slide
Something interesting

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Main Ideas

3-5 slides
One idea per slide

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Show Examples

Pictures & diagrams
Real-world examples

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Finish Strong

Summary slide
Questions at the end

The Golden Rules 🌟

Use the 6×6 Rule

Max 6 bullet points, Max 6 words per point

Pictures > Words: Use lots of images!
Keep it simple: Don't cram too much on one slide
Same colors: Pick 2-3 colors and stick with them
Easy to read: Make text big and clear

Using PowerPoint 💻

Steps to Make a Slide:

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and pick "Blank Presentation"
Step 2: Add a title and make it big & bold
Step 3: Add bullet points (short & simple!)
Step 4: Add cool pictures or icons
Step 5: Pick a nice color theme

💡 Pro Tip: Use the same design for all slides!

Meet the AI Helpers 🤖

AI tools can help make presentations FASTER. But remember—YOU are still in control!

Gamma ✨

Type your topic and AI creates slides for you. Then you edit them to make them perfect!

Slidesgo 🎨

Cool templates you can use and change. Saves time on making it pretty!

Quillbot 📝

Helps fix writing. Makes long text into short bullet points!

⚠️ Using AI the Right Way

✓ CHECK YOUR FACTS — AI can make mistakes!
✓ EDIT & CHANGE IT — Don't just copy everything
✓ MAKE IT YOURS — Add your own ideas
✓ SAY THANK YOU — Write down your sources

AI is a helper, not the boss! 🎯

Tool #1: Gamma

AI-Powered Presentation Generator

What It Does

Gamma creates entire presentations from a topic or outline in minutes. You just provide a topic, and AI generates slides with text, layouts, and design.

How to Use Gamma

Go to gamma.app
Click "Create" and select "Presentation" mode
Type your topic (e.g., "Introduction to Neural Networks for Kids")
Watch AI generate slides automatically
Edit and customize to make it your own

✅ Best for: Starting from scratch or needing quick structure

Make Your Slides Look Great 🎨

💚 Use big, clear pictures
💚 Keep colors matching throughout
💚 Use easy-to-read fonts
💚 Don't put too much text on one slide
💚 Space things out — give them room to breathe!

How to Present Like a Star ⭐

🎤 Don't read the slides — use them as reminders
🎤 Look at people not the screen
🎤 Talk slowly and clearly
🎤 Show you like it — be excited!
🎤 Practice first before showing the class

Your Challenge! 🚀

Make a 5-7 Slide Presentation

On a topic your teacher gives you!

You Must Do:

Make at least 2 slides yourself in PowerPoint
Use AI tools to help with the rest
Edit everything to make it YOUR style
Add at least 3 cool pictures
List where you got your info
Present for 3-5 minutes

Topics: Everyday AI 🌟

How Does YouTube Know What Videos You'll Like?
AI in Your Favorite Video Games
How Snapchat and Instagram Filters Work
Voice Assistants: Talking to Siri and Alexa
How Does Autocorrect Know What Word You Mean?
AI Pets and Toys: Interactive Robots
Smart Home Devices: Lights, Thermostats, and More
How Google Search Finds Answers So Fast
AI in Cartoons and Animated Movies
Robots That Help at Home: Vacuum Cleaners and More

Topics: Cool AI Technologies 🚀

Facial Recognition: How Your Tablet Knows It's You
Teaching Computers to Recognize Animals and Objects
Self-Driving Cars: Cars Without Drivers!
Robots in Space: Exploring Mars
AI Translators: Breaking Language Barriers
Weather Prediction: How AI Helps Forecast Storms
AI Art: When Computers Draw and Paint
Smart Watches and Fitness Trackers
How Spell Check Really Works
AI in Music Apps: Making Playlists Just for You

Topics: Fun & Creative 🎨

Can Robots Play Sports? AI in Games
AI Storytellers: Computers That Write Stories
Virtual Reality and AI: Stepping Into New Worlds
AI Doctors: Helping Kids Stay Healthy
Robot Friends: Companion Robots for Kids

Topics: Simple Ethics 🤝

Screen Time: Why Apps Want You to Stay Longer
Online Safety: How AI Protects You on the Internet
Sharing Photos Online: What Happens to Your Pictures?
Real vs. Fake: Spotting Fake Videos Online
Should Robots Look Like Humans?

Assessment Checklist

Use this to make sure your presentation is complete:

✓ Proper presentation structure (intro, body, conclusion)

✓ Follows the 6×6 rule (6 bullets, 6 words each)

✓ Consistent design throughout (colors, fonts, themes)

✓ Quality visuals included (at least 3 images)

✓ Evidence of both manual and AI-assisted work

✓ Content is accurate and age-appropriate

✓ Sources cited on final slide

✓ Demonstrates strong presentation skills during delivery

Here's What You Know Now! 🎓

✅ Good presentations have clear structure

✅ Use the 6×6 rule and lots of pictures

✅ PowerPoint is easy once you practice

✅ AI tools help, but YOU are in charge

NOW GO MAKE AWESOME PRESENTATIONS! 🌟