Activity 01
Pairs: Data Selection Challenge
Pairs receive a dataset on Singapore's public transport usage. They identify key facts, sketch three visual options like bar graphs or icons, and explain choices in 2 minutes. Switch partners to refine sketches based on feedback.
Construct an infographic to explain a complex topic visually.
Facilitation TipDuring the Data Selection Challenge, circulate and ask pairs: 'What story does this data tell?' to ensure they focus on narrative, not just numbers.
What to look forStudents exchange their draft infographics. Ask reviewers to answer: 'What is the main message of this infographic?' and 'Identify one element (color, icon, chart) that is confusing or could be clearer.' Students then use this feedback for revisions.
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Activity 02
Small Groups: Infographic Critique Stations
Prepare five sample infographics with strengths and flaws. Groups rotate every 7 minutes, noting effective visuals and improvements on worksheets. End with group shares on common patterns.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different visual metaphors for data representation.
Facilitation TipAt each Infographic Critique Station, provide a checklist with one question per station to keep feedback focused and actionable.
What to look forPresent students with two versions of an infographic explaining the same data but using different color schemes. Ask: 'Which version is more effective and why? Point to specific colors that support your choice.'
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Activity 03
Whole Class: Live Design Relay
Project a complex topic like recycling rates. Class votes on data points, then teams add one layer (color, icon, layout) in sequence. Discuss final product and revisions as a class.
Justify the choice of colors and icons in an infographic for clarity and impact.
Facilitation TipFor the Live Design Relay, assign roles clearly (drawer, writer, color selector) and set a 2-minute timer per round to maintain energy.
What to look forStudents write down one data point from their infographic and explain the visual element they chose to represent it, justifying why that choice aids understanding.
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Activity 04
Individual: Personal Infographic Polish
Students create a digital infographic on a passion project using free tools like Canva. Incorporate peer feedback from prior activities, then self-assess against clarity rubric.
Construct an infographic to explain a complex topic visually.
Facilitation TipDuring the Personal Infographic Polish, require students to write a one-sentence rationale for each major design choice before they revise.
What to look forStudents exchange their draft infographics. Ask reviewers to answer: 'What is the main message of this infographic?' and 'Identify one element (color, icon, chart) that is confusing or could be clearer.' Students then use this feedback for revisions.
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Start by modeling how to ‘translate’ data into visuals, thinking aloud as you decide between a bar chart and a line graph for trend data. Avoid overwhelming students with too many tools at once; instead, scaffold one technique at a time, like color theory or icon simplicity, and revisit these in later units. Research suggests students learn best when they create, critique, and revise in iterative cycles, so plan at least two feedback touchpoints for each infographic.
Successful learning looks like students confidently selecting data, justifying visual choices, and revising based on feedback. By the end, they should be able to explain why certain charts, colors, or icons work—or don’t—within a clear information hierarchy.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
During the Data Selection Challenge, watch for pairs who default to adding more colors or icons to ‘make it pop.’
Remind them to focus on their data’s key message and ask: 'Does this element help the reader understand the data faster?' Encourage them to test stripped-down versions of their drafts during peer reviews.
During the Infographic Critique Stations, watch for students who assume visuals alone should carry the entire message.
Ask reviewers to mark areas where text is missing or unclear, then have the designer add a concise caption or label to balance the visual. Use muted-text examples to show how text guides interpretation.
During the Live Design Relay, watch for students who force a chart type that doesn’t match their data.
Pause the relay and provide a quick reference sheet with ‘data type → chart type’ pairs. Ask teams to justify their choice aloud before continuing, and provide corrective examples for mismatches.
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