Name: __________________________________________
Infographic
Geography
What is the purpose of an infographic?
It is a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to
represent information or data. It uses a combination of
visuals (charts, pictures, graphs, etc) and words to
make information engaging and easy to understand.
See some examples at: http://infographicality.com/
Task: Design an infographic that
addresses the following questions:
1. How are global warming and natural
disasters connected?
2. How is this going to affect humans
and the planet in the future?
Use your notes from class and added research to
create the best infographic you can. Be specific – use
real-life examples and logical thinking is a must
(science and geography beats out the movies!). You
may choose to focus on one or two natural disasters
or look at many. Planning and pre-thinking of layout
versus amount of information will be crucial!
Creation: You have two options
1. You can draw and build your infographic on
paper.
2. You can use Piktochart.com.
Piktochart.com
1. Note: this site works best in Google Chrome
2. You will need to create an account so that your work can be saved and accessed online from school or
home.
3. Choose a template (there are MANY to choose from) but choose one that fits with the theme of the
assignment.
4. Once complete you will save the infographic as a “jpeg” (aka an image) file and submit it electronically
through StudentConnect on the school laptops.
Due date: _________________________________________________
You will be given _______ weeks (aka _________ 40min periods) to complete this assignment – it is
EXPECTED that you are putting in some time outside of class as well. The classroom is available most
recesses as a work space.
Name: ____________________________________________
McLeod
Coulter
Kenney
Somers-Smith
Global Warming and Natural Disaster Infographic
Criteria
Knowledge and
Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Learning Skills:
Responsibility
Level 1
Demonstrates a limited
understanding of:
• the effects of global
warming
• Creation of natural
disasters
• Information and pictures
make sense together,
rarely.
• Planning of the layout of
the infographic and its
components is evident,
rarely.
• Answers to the given
questions are rarely
communicated clearly.
• Conventions are rarely
used.
• Layout is rarely easy to
follow.
• Effectively connects
global warming and natural
disasters and applies the
effects to humans and the
planet, with limited
effectiveness.
Assignment is not handed
in on time.
Level 2
Demonstrates some
understanding of:
• the effects of global
warming
• Creation of natural
disasters
• Information and pictures
make sense together,
some of the time.
• Planning of the layout of
the infographic and its
components is evident,
some of the time.
• Answers to the given
questions are
communicated clearly,
some of the time.
• Conventions are used
some of the time.
• Layout is occasionally
easy to follow.
• Effectively connects
global warming and natural
disasters and applies the
effects to humans and the
planet, with some
effectiveness.
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Level 3
Demonstrates a good
understanding of:
• the effects of global
warming
• Creation of natural
disasters
• Information and pictures
make sense together, most
of the time.
• Planning of the layout of
the infographic and its
components is evident,
most of the time.
• Answers to the given
questions are
communicated clearly,
most of the time.
• Conventions are used
most of the time.
• Layout is easy to follow.
• Effectively connects
global warming and natural
disasters and applies the
effects to humans and the
planet, with considerable
effectiveness.
----
Level 4
Demonstrates a thorough
understanding of:
• the effects of global
warming
• Creation of natural
disasters
• Information and pictures
make sense together, all of
the time.
• Planning of the layout of
the infographic and its
components is evident, all
of the time.
• Answers to the given
questions are
communicated clearly, all
of the time.
• Conventions are used all
of the time.
• Layout is easy to follow,
unique and creative.
• Effectively connects
global warming and natural
disasters and applies the
effects to humans and the
planet, with a high degree
of effectiveness.
Assignment is handed in
on time.
Name: __________________________________
(M)
Infographic
Geography
What is the purpose of an infographic?
It is a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to
represent information or data. It uses a combination of
visuals (charts, pictures, graphs, etc) and words to
make information engaging and easy to understand.
See some examples at: http://infographicality.com/
Task: Design an infographic that
addresses the following questions:
1. Is global warming increasing natural
disasters?
2. Why or how is this bad for humans
or the planet?
Choose 1 natural disaster to focus.
Use your notes from class and added research to
create the best infographic you can. Be specific – use
real-life examples and logical thinking is a must
(science and geography beats out the movies!). You
may choose to focus on one or two natural disasters
or look at many. Planning and pre-thinking of layout
versus amount of information will be crucial!
Creation: You have two options
1. You can draw and build your infographic on
paper.
2. You can use Piktochart.com.
Piktochart.com
1. Note: this site works best in Google Chrome
2. You will need to create an account so that your work can be saved and accessed online from
school or home.
3. Choose a template (there are MANY to choose from) but choose one that fits with the theme of the
assignment.
4. Once complete you will save the infographic as a “jpeg” (aka an image) file and submit it
electronically through StudentConnect on the school laptops.
Due date: _________________________________________________
You will be given _______ weeks (aka _________ 40min periods) to complete this assignment – it is
EXPECTED that you are putting in some time outside of class as well. The classroom is available most
recesses as a work space.
Natural Disaster Info Sheet (M)
Geological
Geological
Atmospheric
Type
Natural Disaster
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Hurricanes
Atmospheric
Ice Storms
Hydrological/Geological
Connection
Atmospheric
Tsunamis
Hydrological
Floods
Tornadoes
Connected to Temperature Increases?
No
No
Yes
Fuelled by warm ocean waters
Tropical Winds (warm air)
Yes
More interaction between cold and warm air
masses
No
Yes
More interaction between cold and warm air
masses
Hotter air means increased chances of tornado
formation or stronger tornadoes
Yes
Meltwater
Connection to other natural disasters –
hurricanes, etc.
The natural disaster I am going to focus on is:___________________________________________________
Why would global warming increase this natural disaster?
How is this going to affect humans?
How is this going to affect the planet?
I need three visuals (picture or graph):
1.
2.
3.