Infographics

     I'm currently trying to plan a science project for my kids about the states of matter. I wanted it to be something that could be completely their own and represent each of their understandings. I decided that having them create an infographic would be a great way to show their understanding of solids, liquids, and gases.
      My idea is to have them brainstorm examples of the three states of matter (at least three of each), and use pictures of those examples on their infographics. Their infographic would have a title, like Solids, Liquids, and Gases, and pictures that are labeled with the state of matter they are. They would have complete control over the pictures, font, and layout they use. To accomplish this I needed to find a tech tool that would be easy for my students to use. I looked up some tools that can be used to create infographics and they are below:

1. Canva- This tool has a specific tab for infographics. You can choose your template, font, and pictures. There is a search tab that allows you to search images on Canva and you can drag and drop the pictures where you want them. I love that you don't have to leave Canva to search for other pictures, save, and then download them. It can all be done on one webpage. Also, this tool is free.
2. BeFunky- The choices for templates are limited on the free version, but you can still change the font, and choose pictures. You search for a picture, click on it, and it moves it into the image manager tab. From there you can drag the picture onto your infographic. This tool is free.
3. Visme- This tool does the same things as Canva and BeFunky, but it has an additional feature. Visme allows you to add audio to your infographic. This tool is free.
4. Piktochart- This tool has the same features as Canva and BeFunky. It has quite a few options for free templates. You are able to search for pictures within Piktochart. Once you find one, you click on it and it places it on your infographic, then you can adjust it. This tool is free.
5. Animaker- This tool can be used if you want to shake up infographics. Animaker allows you to create video infographics that move and have audio. The only downside is that it is not free.

     I'm think of using Canva because I'm familiar with it already, and this is the first time that my kids are making an infographic. If you have used one of the other tools on the list let me know how it went!