Today we will introduce Infographics which are visual representations of information.
Infographic defining infographics
7 Steps in Creating Infographics
Examples
Star Wars Infographic – created by Mark Morera at murera.com/starwars
Infographics for Analysis
Use your 3-2-1 sheet to analyze the following infographics.
2. World’s Most Costly Engineering Mistakes
3. Spiraling out of Control: Plastic Buildup in Our Oceans
4. Ultimate Guide to Note Taking in Class
5. Lightning
6. Math Real-World Relevance to Middle Schoolers
Considerations When Creating Your Own Infographic
10 Rules for Making an Infographic Cool, Effective, and Viral
Steps for Creating a Great Infographic from The Creative Educator Infographics Lesson (Grades 6-8)
- What information, facts, and data are essential to include? Which aren’t?
- What colors and layout work best for sharing information?
- What graphs and graphics best convey information?
- What is the best order, or flow, or information?
Colors and Fonts Presentation – Kathy Schrock; research from Lynell Burmark
**Always include citations!**
Infographic Creation
Smore– This is a poster site, so graphics , charts, etc. are limited
