QGS4 Google Slides: Insert

Introduction

This Quest focuses on using the features of the Insert menu as you work on your own and then apply some of the features to your group, partner, or individual class presentation. You will find practicing the skills with your own slide deck first will give you some great ideas for making your slide(s) in the Group Presentation look more professional. Video tutorials have been provided to help you with the different features, and be on the lookout for any extra features you figure out in the process.

I Can Statements

• create a presentation with the inclusion of content inserted to enhance a presentation
• know how to apply advanced features (including a text box, shape, photos, or images) to a slide presentation using slide Insert menu features
• be able to apply many of these features to other Google applications
• share and collaborate with others

Key Vocabulary

Citation: A citation is a written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator which identifies the document in which the work may be found.

Diagram: a simplified design or drawing that shows arrangements, or relationships between things, such as a family tree or organization chart.

Hyperlink: Text or object linked to a specific web site, object online, or to another location on a slide, or an external file.

Insert: A menu item in the application used to add a shape, image, photo or object onto a slide.

Mask an image: The action of using a shape to mask part of a photo or image on the slide.

Shape: An element or figure that can be that can be added onto a slide.

Text box: A rectangular area on a slide where can type text or images and objects.

WordArt: The name for text that has a decorative or outlined effect.

Play the Vocabulary Game to practice the Key Vocabulary. 

Steps

1. Take this Challenge 16 to check and make sure you are familiar with the Insert features. These skills are demonstrated in the videos for each Challenge section below.

• Challenge: Make a copy of this 11.QGS4 Practice Google Slide Deck and complete each task highlighted on the slides successfully as proof of your skill.

2. After completing the Challenge 16, check with your teacher about sharing or submitting it.

3. Reviewed the two additional resources located on the right:

• * Free image resources for your presentation
• * Research Resources and Citation help

4. Worked with my partner or group on our Group Presentation, researching content to add, and inserted media and other elements to our assigned slide(s).

• Added at least one hyperlink to a site used for the information
• Added an image or video
• Cited the sources for the images and content

5. Shared our progress on our Group Presentation with the teacher.

Completing this Quest

Check with your teacher:

• when you have completed the Challenge activities.
• understand many features of the Insert menu
• worked on the Group Presentation
  • have inserted some images or other media, and content on your assigned slide(s).
  • inserted a citation and/or hyperlink to resources used
• reviewed the I Can Statements before you move on to the next Quest. 
• shared our progress with the teacher

 Check off this Quest on the 21t4s roadmap 

Ready for Quest QGS5 Advanced Features

Additional Resources

Google Help for Presentations