Creating a science poster or infographic is a fantastic way to showcase science topics in a compelling visual format! Not only are creating science posters lots of fun for students, they also provide teachers with a worthwhile assessment at the end of a unit! Students have to think critically to determine what facts and information to highlight and how to illustrate important connections between data.
Here are some ideas for science project topics for high school:
When finished, students' science posters can be printed, laminated, and hung around the classroom or school. Students can also project them onto the board and present their findings to their classmates, adding a public speaking component to the project. Teachers may wish to organize a "gallery walk" where students have the opportunity to walk around as if they are at the Science Museum!
Teachers, don't forget, you can add as many templates to your assignments as you wish! For additional templates to add to this assignment, check out our Science Infographic Templates, Science Fair Poster templates, PSA Infographic Templates or our Entire Infographic Gallery!
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Objective: Create an infographic to display your understanding of a topic
Student Instructions:
Adapt poster topics to suit the interests and reading levels of your students. Choosing relatable concepts makes learning more meaningful and boosts engagement for younger learners.
Demonstrate each phase of building a science poster, from brainstorming ideas to adding visuals. Visible modeling helps students understand your expectations and feel confident tackling the project themselves.
Support students as they find facts and decide which are most important for their poster. Encourage critical thinking by prompting students to explain why each fact matters to their topic.
Give students simple planning templates or organizers to help structure their ideas before designing. This step reduces overwhelm and leads to more organized, visually appealing posters.
Organize a short gallery walk or partner review where students share posters and offer specific, kind feedback. Peer input supports improvement and builds classroom community.
A science poster project is an assignment where students visually present a science topic using a poster or infographic, summarizing key facts and concepts. This helps students demonstrate understanding, analyze data, and practice communication skills.
To create an engaging science infographic, choose a clear topic, highlight 10 key facts, use visuals and colors to illustrate concepts, and organize information logically. Try using templates to save time and enhance visual appeal.
Popular science poster topics for high school include specialized cells, plant and animal cells, the carbon cycle, states of matter, the digestive system, atomic structures, and renewable energy.
The best way to assess students is to use a rubric focusing on accuracy, clarity, creativity, inclusion of key facts, and effective visual communication. Presentations or gallery walks can also help evaluate understanding and speaking skills.
To organize a gallery walk, display student posters around the room, have students walk around to view each project, and encourage them to ask questions or give feedback. This simulates a science museum experience and fosters peer learning.