Infographics

Infographics
What are infographics? Two words are put together to create this word: information and graphics. They've been around for a long time but the title is relatively new. Infographics are used when a great amount of data is used. Because the infographics are so visual, the data is much easier to understand. Take a look at this infographic on Education Spending and Performance in 12 Countries. Search for infographics and a keyword, such as 'tornadoes and infographics'. Or 'population and infographics'. You'll catch on very quickly to the idea of infographics.

Kathy Schrock has put together a wonderful page on Infographics including the steps to create them.

Infographic Designs: Overview, Examples and Best Practices This is a fabulous site on infographics, including types of infographics, history of infographics, and how to create them.

The Visual Dictionary Online Some of these would be considered infographics.

________________________________________________________________________________________________ After studying examples of infographics, 4th grade students created these organizers to share information about famous Kansans: 