Science 8 Infographic Project This year in science we have covered a variety of topics from investigating questions using the Scientific Method, understanding the inner workings beneath our feet in Earth Science, looking at the microscopic work in Biology, making sense of matter in Chemistry, to understanding light rays and reflections in Physics. While touching on all of these big content ideas, we have been working on mastering the various skills needed to not only understand science, but inquire as well. - Scientific Research – navigating scientific sources and communicating information - Visuals, Models, and Analogies – representing information in different forms - Problem Solving and Debates – acquiring evidence and supporting positions with that evidence - Lab Reports/Design – creating and conducting scientific evidence to collect and analyze data - Lab Safety and Procedural Skills – knowing how to conduct ourselves in a lab and use equipment properly - Content Knowledge – understanding and connecting ideas of science So, what is an infographic? An infographic is a graphic visual representation of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. It uses both text and graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends. Although it is similar to a visual, it encompasses many of the other skills from scientific research, to content knowledge, and your overall ability to organize information and support what you are trying to communicate with facts. The goal: - Pick any topic of science covered this year or an elaboration of a topic we have covered o - Ex. Earthquakes – or elaborate on that topic and select Predicting Earthquakes Research further about the topic using at least 1 outside source combined with your notes and textbook - Gather or create images and pictures to help illustrate your topic - Condense information your want to communicate into simple points to aid pictures and illustrations. o - The infographic uses the combination of images and text more than a visual Organize information and create the layout for your infographic There are numerous resources you can use to create an infographic from a poster, word document (increase page size), photoshop, illustrator, etc. Some online sources: - Canva, Easil, Stencil, adobe spark, Snappa, Piktochart, etc. Infographic Assessment Rubric Emerging Developing I can conduct research into a topic and present information Scientific Research I can search for information on a topic through the internet I can present information in complete sentences I can identify correct grammar and punctuation when communicating information in a report I can identify clear topics within my scientific research Visual Presentation I can present information using visuals or images only I can present a visual that is complete to the topic I can decide appropriate information to include Proficient The information I research is detailed and understandable I can cite all sources used in my research giving credit to the author I can proof-read to check for errors and make corrections I can distinguish between scientific sources and personal opinion information I can present a visual/model that is precise and contains the necessary information I can create a visual that has the visuals tell the story supported with text Extending I can easily identify separate topics and present them in logical order with supporting details attached I can take research and explain in simplified terms showing my complete understanding I can cite all sources in the correct format including images and extras that are not my own I can add extra details beyond the criteria to enhance the visual/model, but not distract from the message I can write key phrases in my own words to go along with the visual. I can sort information into relevant categories Organization I can place topics in an ordered manner I can present information in a clear and organized method I can copy information from a source Content and Evidence I can identify a science topic covered in the course I can find supporting details for my topic I can use correct vocabulary I can summarize key points I can present a visual that uses the space effectively I can organize the visual/model to make the message/content immediately clear I can plan ahead and organize my layout I can use correct vocabulary that is appropriate to the context of the topic I can simplify information in my own words I can justify my topic in a convincing way using facts and evidence
