After introducing the types of eating disorders, have students do some more research into statistics and information about eating disorders. They will gather the information and create an infographic to visually display what they've found. Students can choose to research general statistics or select one type of eating disorder and focus on that. The finished product is a great way for students to distill a lot of numbers and information into the most important things, and it can become a PSA that can be shared digitally or printed and hung in the school.
The complexity of this activity can be tailored for any age group, and the instructions are customizable so you can be sure your students completely understand the assignment! For additional templates to add to this assignment, check out our infographic template gallery!
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create an infographic about eating disorders or a specific disorder.
Presenting infographics helps students build confidence and deepens their understanding by explaining their research to peers. This collaborative sharing also promotes respectful discussion of sensitive topics.
Explain that each student should share key statistics, describe their design choices, and highlight one fact they found most surprising. Setting guidelines ensures presentations stay focused and meaningful.
Demonstrate a brief, clear presentation using your own or a sample infographic. Showing an example helps students understand what’s expected and lowers anxiety.
After each presentation, prompt students to ask questions or share positive comments. Foster a supportive environment so every student feels safe discussing eating disorders.
Showcase completed infographics in visible spaces to raise awareness and celebrate student work. This helps reinforce the importance of the topic beyond your classroom.
Using an infographic activity helps students research, organize, and visually present facts about eating disorders. Assign students to gather key statistics and information, then create a visual summary that can be shared as a PSA. This approach makes complex data easy to understand and memorable for grades 6–12.
Steps include: (1) Research eating disorder statistics or a specific disorder, (2) Click “Start Assignment,” (3) Add facts into textables and customize visuals, (4) Save and submit the infographic. This guides students through researching and presenting information effectively.
Infographics help students distill complex information into key points, making content more engaging and easier to remember. They also encourage creativity, digital literacy, and critical thinking about sensitive topics like eating disorders.
Yes, you can access a range of customizable infographic templates from the template gallery to help students create visually appealing and informative projects about eating disorders.
This activity is flexible—adjust the research depth, complexity of statistics, and design expectations to match the abilities of students from grades 6–12. Instructions and templates can be tailored for age-appropriate learning.