Middle School Infographics: Storyboard That Project Guide

Q: What is an infographic project for middle school students?

An infographic project for middle school students is an assignment where learners visually organize and present facts, data, or research on a topic using images, icons, and concise text. This helps students communicate information clearly and creatively.

Q: What topics work best for student infographic assignments?

Infographic assignments work well for topics in science, social studies, math, language arts , or any subject where facts and statistics can be visually represented. Letting students choose their own topic boosts engagement and creativity.

Q: Are there free infographic templates for classroom use?

Yes, many websites offer free infographic templates suitable for classroom projects. Teachers can access template galleries to provide students with choices that fit different learning needs and assignment goals.

Q: What are the benefits of using infographics in middle school lessons?

Using infographics in middle school lessons helps students develop research, organization, and design skills. It also supports visual learning, encourages creativity, and makes complex information more accessible and memorable.

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Lesson Plan Overview

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 interesting facts about Egypt. 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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Template and Class Instructions

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Objective: Research interesting facts about a topic and create an infographic to display your findings!

Student Instructions:

Using school resources, conduct research.
Take notes using a graphic organizer.
Select an infographic template or start from scratch.
Include a title and as many facts and statistics as you can. Add appropriate infographic icons, characters, or items to illustrate your points.
Save and exit when you're finished.

Requirements: Create an infographic poster that includes 5-10 facts about your topic with corresponding visuals.

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Grade Level 6-8

Difficulty Level 4 (Difficult / Complex)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Infographic Gallery

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Student Rubric

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Infographic Poster Rubric

Create an infographic poster that highlights the important facts about a topic using engaging imagery and text.

	Proficient	Emerging	Needs Improvement
Description	There are at least five accurate and important facts about the topic.	There are less than five accurate and important facts about the topic or there is information that is not relevant.	The infographic does not contain important information about the topic.
Artistic Depictions	The design and art chosen to depict the topic are relevant and enhance the viewers understanding of the facts. Time and care was taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative.	The design and art chosen to depict the topic are mostly relevant but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the topic. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations.	The art and design chosen to depict the topic are too limited or incomplete.
English Conventions	Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.	Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.	Storyboard text is difficult to understand.

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Lesson Plan Overview

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!

Copy Activity

Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)

Due Date:

Objective: Research interesting facts about a topic and create an infographic to display your findings!

Student Instructions:

Using school resources, conduct research.
Take notes using a graphic organizer.
Select an infographic template or start from scratch.
Include a title and as many facts and statistics as you can. Add appropriate infographic icons, characters, or items to illustrate your points.
Save and exit when you're finished.

Requirements: Create an infographic poster that includes 5-10 facts about your topic with corresponding visuals.

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Copy This Storyboard

Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 6-8

Difficulty Level 4 (Difficult / Complex)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Infographic Gallery

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Student Rubric

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)

Infographic Poster Rubric

Create an infographic poster that highlights the important facts about a topic using engaging imagery and text.

	Proficient	Emerging	Needs Improvement
Description	There are at least five accurate and important facts about the topic.	There are less than five accurate and important facts about the topic or there is information that is not relevant.	The infographic does not contain important information about the topic.
Artistic Depictions	The design and art chosen to depict the topic are relevant and enhance the viewers understanding of the facts. Time and care was taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative.	The design and art chosen to depict the topic are mostly relevant but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the topic. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations.	The art and design chosen to depict the topic are too limited or incomplete.
English Conventions	Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.	Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors.	Storyboard text is difficult to understand.

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How Tos about Infographic Project

How to teach students to evaluate reliable sources for their infographic research

Empower students to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources when gathering facts for their infographics.

Model how to check author credentials and website authority

Demonstrate how to look for the author’s name, credentials, and the organization behind a website. Highlight why trustworthy sources often come from educational, governmental, or reputable news outlets.

Guide students to cross-check facts from multiple sources

Encourage students to verify each fact by finding the same information from at least two other reliable sources. This helps prevent spreading misinformation and builds research skills.

Teach students to spot bias and outdated information

Show how to identify opinion-based content and check publication dates. Explain that current and unbiased information creates stronger, more accurate infographics.

Create a classroom checklist for evaluating sources

Work together to build a simple checklist students can use while researching. Include steps such as checking the author, date, website type, and cross-referencing facts to make the process easy and consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions about Infographic Project

What is an infographic project for middle school students?

An infographic project for middle school students is an assignment where learners visually organize and present facts, data, or research on a topic using images, icons, and concise text. This helps students communicate information clearly and creatively.

How do I guide students to create an effective infographic?

To help students create an effective infographic, encourage them to research their topic thoroughly, take notes, choose a clear template, use visuals like icons or images, and highlight key facts. Remind them to keep text brief and information organized for easy understanding.

What topics work best for student infographic assignments?

Infographic assignments work well for topics in science, social studies, math, language arts, or any subject where facts and statistics can be visually represented. Letting students choose their own topic boosts engagement and creativity.

Are there free infographic templates for classroom use?

Yes, many websites offer free infographic templates suitable for classroom projects. Teachers can access template galleries to provide students with choices that fit different learning needs and assignment goals.

What are the benefits of using infographics in middle school lessons?

Using infographics in middle school lessons helps students develop research, organization, and design skills. It also supports visual learning, encourages creativity, and makes complex information more accessible and memorable.