75 Unique School Presentation Ideas and Topics Plus Templates

Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoints repeating overused and unoriginal school presentation ideas covering repeated topics in your classes?

You know what I’m talking about; we’ve all been there, and sat through yawn-worthy demonstrations, slides, or presentation videos covering everything from the solar system, someone’s favorite pet, past presidents of a country, to why E=mC squared.

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From grade school to university, first graders to college students, we are obligated to create, perform, and observe academic presentations across a plethora of curriculums and classes, and not all of these public speaking opportunities fall into the category of an ‘interesting topic’.

Yet, have no fear! Here at Piktochart, we are here to help you and your classmates. From giving examples of creative and even interactive presentation ideas, providing presentation videos, and suggesting interactive activities to give your five minutes of fame the ‘wow’ factor that it deserves, this article is your guide!

Our massive collection of unique school and college presentation ideas and templates applies if you’re:

A Curated List of Interesting Topics for School Presentations

Did you know that when it comes to presentations, the more students involved improves retention? The more you know! Yet sometimes, you need a little help to get the wheels moving in your head for your next school presentation.

The great thing about these ideas and topics is you can present them either in face-to-face classes or virtual learning sessions.

Each school presentation idea or topic below also comes with a template that you can use. Create a free Piktochart account to try our presentation maker and get access to the high-quality version of the templates. You can also check out our Piktochart for Education plan.

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template for can life survive in space

2. Do plants scream when they’re in pain?

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3. What are the traits of successful inventors?

template of what are the traits of successful inventors

4. How vaccines work

template for how vaccines work

5. Massive destruction of the Koala’s habitat in Australia

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6. Left brain versus right brain

template for left brain vs right brain

7. What are great sources of calcium?

template for great sources of calcium infographic

8. Recycling facts you need to know

template for recycling facts you need to know

9. Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut?

NASA astronaut template

10. The rise of robots and AI: Should we be afraid of them?

rise of robots template

11. How far down does the sea go?

template for how far down does the sea go

12. The stages of sleep

stages of sleep template

13. Will Mars be our home in 2028?

template for will mars be our home in 2028

14. A quick look at laboratory safety rules

template for laboratory rules

15. The first person in history to break the sound barrier

template for the first person in history to break the sound barrier

Engaging Culture and History Presentation Ideas to Draw Inspiration From

History is filled with equally inspiring and terrifying stories, and there are lessons that students can learn from the events of the past. Meanwhile, interactive presentations about culture help students learn and embrace diversity.

16. Women in history: A conversation through time

infographic template about women in history: a conversation through time

17. The sweet story of chocolate

visual for sweet story of chocolate

18. A history lesson with a twist

template for a history lesson with a twist

19. The history of basketball

history of basketball visual template

20. The origin of the Halloween celebration

origin of the halloween celebration template

21. AI History

AI history template

22. What you need to know about New Zealand

infographic template about new zealand facts

23. 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa

template for volcanic eruption of krakatoa

24. Roman structures: 2000 years of strength

template for roman structures: 2000 years of strength

25. The most famous art heists in history

template for the most famous art heists in history

26. Elmo: The story behind a child icon

template for elmo: the story behind a child icon

27. 10 things you should know before you visit South Korea

template for things you should know before you visit south korea

28. 8 things you didn’t know about these 8 countries

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Health Class Presentation Topics to Help Students Make Healthy Lifestyle Decisions

Want to learn how to engage students with healthcare topic ideas? Then consider using these templates for your next interactive presentation.

According to the CDC, school-based health education contributes to the development of functional health knowledge among students. It also helps them adapt and maintain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives.

Not only will your presentation help with keeping students engaged, but you’ll also increase class involvement with the right slides.

The following examples of health and wellness interactive presentations include fun ideas and topics that are a good start.

29. How to look after your mental health?

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30. The eradication of Polio

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31. How to have a healthy lifestyle

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32. 10 handwashing facts

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33. Myths and facts about depression

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34. Hacks for making fresh food last longer

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35. Ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus

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36. Mask protection in 5 simple steps

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37. Everything you need to know about the flu

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38. All about stress: Prevention, tips, and how to cope

template about stress prevention, tips, and how to cope , stress infographic

39. The importance of sleep

template about the importance of sleep, sleep infographic

40. Is milk tea bad for you?

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41. How to boost happiness in 10 minutes

template about how to boost happiness in 10 minutes, happiness infographic

42. How dirty are debit and credit cards

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43. Why do you need sunscreen protection

template about sunscreen, sunscreen infographic

Data Visualization Ideas to Help Students Present Overwhelming Amounts of Data in Creative Ways

Data visualization is all about using visuals to make sense of data. Students need to pull the main points from their extensive research, and present them by story telling while being mindful of their classmates’ collective attention span.

As far as student assignments go, storytelling with data is a daunting task for students and teachers alike. To keep your audience interested, consider using a non linear presentation that presents key concepts in creative ways.

Inspire your class to be master data storytellers with the following data visualization ideas:

44. Are we slowly losing the Borneo rainforest?

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45. Skateboard deck design over the years

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46. Food waste during the Super Bowl

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47. The weight of the tallest building in the world

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48. Infographic about data and statistics

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49. Stats about cyberbullying

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50. How whales combat climate change

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First Day of School Interactive Activity Ideas to Foster Whole-class-Camaraderie

Calling all teachers! Welcome your new students and start the school year with the following back-to-school creative presentation ideas and relevant templates for first-day-of-school activities.

These interactive presentations grab the attention of your students and are remarkably easy to execute (which is the main educator’s goal after all)!

51. Meet the teacher

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52. Example: all about me

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53. Self-introduction

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54. Tips on how to focus on schoolwork

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55. Course plan and schedule

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Give our class schedule maker a try to access more templates for free. You can also access our presentation-maker, poster-maker, timeline-maker, and more by simply signing up.


56. Interpreting a student’s report card (for parents)

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57. Introduction of classroom rules

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58. Assignment schedule

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59. Daily planner

daily planner template


60. Course syllabus presentation

course syllabus template


61. How to write a class presentation

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Topics to Teach Students the Importance of Effective Communication

Visual media helps students retain more of the concepts taught in the classroom. The following media topics and infographic templates can help you showcase complex concepts in a short amount of time.

In addition, interactive presentation activities using these templates also encourage the development of a holistic learning process in the classroom because they help focus on the three domains of learning: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.