1. Good Presentation Notes Science 7 and 8

2. Fonts Use an easy-to-read font No more than 2 fonts per slide Use the same font Use a bigger font Use the same size font

3. Font Continued Don’t use all caps Use bold or use different colors Use 32 point

4. Text Don’t use a bunch of words on one slide Put no more than 30 words on a slide

5. Wording Keep wording the same Structure your words the same

6. Bullets Keep bullets short No more than 6 bullets on a slide Don’t use sentences One thought per line/bullet

7. Color and Contrast Use a dark font and light background or vice versa Don’t use too many colors Make sure colors can be seen

8. Backgrounds Simple ones are best Use a single background A picture should only be by itself

9. Balance Left side bullets Pictures should be to the side Leave room for words

10. Pictures Use clear pictures Have a reason for your pictures Stay away from animated pictures

11. Animations Use to create drama Use the same transition Don’t overuse sounds

12. Dazzle Them Make the information the most interesting The information is the most important! Make your presentation interesting, too

13. Basic Rules Keep it simple Make bullets Use pictures Be concise Use large fonts You are the star

14. Parts of a Presentation Introduction Overview Body Conclusions References

15. 10-20-30 Rule No more than 10 slides Presentation should be no more than 20 minutes No fonts smaller than 30

16. 10 Ways to Keep Your Audience Awake Don’t forget reason for speaking Don’t depend on your slides Your slides are only a visual Don’t give unnecessary detail Make a good first start!

17. 10 Ways to Keep Your Audience Awake Apply your presentation to your audience Practice! Use spell check Don’t panic Expect the unexpected Don’t be boring