This lesson focuses on expanding middle school students' knowledge of Google Slides by introducing advanced features and creative techniques. Students will build upon their existing knowledge to enhance their presentation skills and digital literacy.
Students will explore advanced features of Google Slides
Students will practice design principles through hands-on activities
Students will create a presentation demonstrating mastery of new features
Students will collaborate effectively using Google Slides sharing features
Slide / Diapositiva: A single page within a presentation / Una página individual dentro de una presentación
Theme / Tema: A pre-designed template that defines the overall look of the presentation / Una plantilla prediseñada que define el aspecto general de la presentación
Layout / Diseño: The arrangement of elements on a slide / La disposición de los elementos en una diapositiva
Master slide / Diapositiva maestra: A template slide that controls the default appearance of all slides / Una diapositiva de plantilla que controla la apariencia predeterminada de todas las diapositivas
Transition / Transición: The animation effect between slides / El efecto de animación entre diapositivas
Animation / Animación: Movement applied to individual elements on a slide / Movimiento aplicado a elementos individuales en una diapositiva
Placeholder / Marcador de posición: A pre-formatted box for text, images, or other content / Un cuadro preformateado para texto, imágenes u otro contenido
Building Blocks / Bloques de Construcción: Pre-made, customizable slide elements like quotes, cards, and key stats that create professional layouts instantly / Elementos de diapositiva prefabricados y personalizables como citas, tarjetas y estadísticas clave que crean diseños profesionales al instante
Drop Shadow / Sombra Paralela: A visual effect that adds depth behind an image or shape, making it pop off the slide / Un efecto visual que agrega profundidad detrás de una imagen o forma, haciéndola resaltar de la diapositiva
Toolbar / Barra de herramientas: The menu of tools and options at the top of the screen / El menú de herramientas y opciones en la parte superior de la pantalla
Slide sorter / Clasificador de diapositivas: A view that displays thumbnail versions of all slides for easy rearrangement / Una vista que muestra versiones en miniatura de todas las diapositivas para facilitar su reorganización
Speaker notes / Notas del orador: Text visible only to the presenter during a presentation / Texto visible solo para el presentador durante una presentación
Collaboration / Colaboración: The ability for multiple users to work on the same presentation simultaneously / La capacidad de varios usuarios para trabajar en la misma presentación simultáneamente
Embed / Insertar: To insert external content (like videos or charts) into a slide / Insertar contenido externo (como videos o gráficos) en una diapositiva
Publish / Publicar: To make the presentation accessible online to a wider audience / Hacer que la presentación sea accesible en línea para una audiencia más amplia
Format Options / Opciones de Formato: A settings panel where you can adjust shadows, reflections, and recolor effects on images and shapes / Un panel de configuración donde puedes ajustar sombras, reflejos y efectos de color en imágenes y formas
Mask / Máscara: Cropping an image into a shape like a circle, star, or arrow / Recortar una imagen en una forma como un círculo, estrella o flecha
Today you will review the 6 features from Day 1 with a quick Practice Set, then watch the "Good vs. Bad Slides" presentation to see what makes a slide look professional vs. amateur. You will learn the C.A.R.P. design principles and apply them during project work time.
Today you will take the Google Slides Vocabulary and Skills Quiz (30 points), then use the remaining time to continue working on your 3-slide project. Your project is due TOMORROW — make sure all 3 slides have content and you are polishing your design.
📝 Google Slides Quiz — 30 Points
10 Vocabulary Questions (1 pt each = 10 pts)
10 Application / Skills Questions (2 pts each = 20 pts)
Take your time and read each question carefully
Today is the final day! You will submit your project in Google Classroom, then participate in a Gallery Walk where we review each other's work using C.A.R.P. design principles. Be ready to give specific, constructive feedback to your classmates.
Storytelling & Flow (10)
Features Used (10)
Design & Professionalism (10)
Content Quality (10)
Turned In On Time (10)
=50 pts
In our last lesson, you used Google Keep to write about things you enjoy, things you're good at, and things you care about. Now it's time to take ONE of those topics and turn it into a professional 3-slide presentation that tells a story.
Slide 1 — Beginning (Title Slide): Hook your audience, introduce your topic. Set up your presentation. Include a strong title, a subtitle or tagline, and your name. This slide should grab attention and make the viewer want to keep going.
Slide 2 — Middle (Content Slide): One-slide infographic or visual. Choose a topic from your Google Keep notes and teach your audience something about it. This is the heart of your story — make it clear, visual, and interesting.
Slide 3 — End (Author Slide): Connect yourself to your topic. Wrap up your presentation. Include your name, a short bio, and a profile-style image. This slide should leave a professional impression.
Use at least 3 new features we covered in class (Building Blocks, Drop Shadow, Image Masking/Crop to Shape, Word Art, Diagrams, or Stock Images)
Your slides should follow basic design principles — clean layout, readable fonts, intentional use of color and spacing
Absolutely NO animated GIFs or graphics