Infographics are a visually appealing way to convey information clearly and concisely. For this activity, students will create their own infographic to display what they have learned about a particular topic. This example focuses on the history of Halloween and statistics related to the holiday. However, the possibilities are endless! Infographics can be used for students to display their research on a wide variety of topics in science, social studies, math and language.
You can add as many templates as you wish to include student choice and differentiation to an assignment. Check out our infographic template gallery and be amazed by all the possibilities!
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Objective: Research interesting facts about a topic and create an infographic to display your findings!
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Create an infographic poster that includes 5-10 facts about your topic with corresponding visuals.
Clarify learning objectives before reviewing student work. Clear goals help you focus your assessment on the essential skills and knowledge students should demonstrate.
List key criteria like accuracy, creativity, organization, and use of visuals. A straightforward rubric makes grading faster and provides students with clear expectations.
Organize a class session where students exchange infographics and offer constructive comments. Peer feedback helps students reflect on their work and learn from each other.
Meet briefly with each student or group to highlight what worked well and suggest specific ways to enhance future projects. Personalized feedback boosts confidence and growth.
Display all projects around the room and have students walk through to view each other’s work. This fosters pride and inspires new ideas for future assignments.
An infographic project for elementary students is an activity where students research a topic and create a visual poster that presents facts and statistics using images, icons, and text. This helps students convey information clearly and creatively.
Guide students by helping them choose a topic, conduct research using school resources, organize their notes (for example, with a timeline organizer), select an infographic template, and add facts with visuals. Encourage creativity and clarity in their design.
Great infographic topics for grades 3-6 include science concepts, historical events, math statistics, language facts, or holiday histories like Halloween. Letting students choose topics increases engagement and differentiation.
Infographics make learning visual and engaging. They help students practice research, summarizing, and design skills, and allow diverse learners to communicate what they've learned in creative ways.
Yes, many infographic templates are available online or in template galleries. These templates let students easily add facts, statistics, icons, and images, making it simple to get started and customize their projects.