- Definition
An infographic is a picture or poster that uses images, charts, and a little bit of writing to explain information in a way that's easy to understand quickly.
An infographic about pets might use a bar chart to show how many kids have dogs versus cats, with little pictures of each animal.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: An infographic is like a poster that uses pictures, charts, and big numbers to tell a story with facts.
Ask your child: What story are the pictures and numbers on this page telling you?
Common mix-up: Kids might think an infographic is just a colourful poster with pictures. The key is that every picture and chart is chosen carefully to help explain specific facts and data.
Examples
- A visual timeline with pictures showing the important stages of a butterfly's life cycle.
- A diagram of a volcano with labels and arrows pointing to the magma chamber and crater.
- A map using different colours to show which areas get more or less rainfall.
infographic is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
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