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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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.
Empower students to distinguish between credible and unreliable sources when gathering facts for their infographics.
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.
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.
Show how to identify opinion-based content and check publication dates. Explain that current and unbiased information creates stronger, more accurate infographics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.