Activity Overview
Infographics are a visually appealing way to convey information clearly and concisely. For this activity, students will create their own infographic to display what they have learned about the holiday of Halloween! Teachers could have students focus on the history of Halloween, statistics that relate to the holiday such as: how many people celebrate, favorite costumes, favorite candy, etc. Students get a chance to hone their research skills while creating a fun and entertaining poster perfect for the holiday! For an alternative to engage the entire class, students can conduct polls on favorite candy, costumes, scary movies, and more and display what they discovered in an infographic!
For more templates and student choice, check out our infographic template gallery!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Research interesting facts about Halloween and create an infographic to display your findings!
Student Instructions:
- Using school resources, conduct research on Halloween. You can focus on the history of the holiday and/or interesting facts and statistics. Take notes using a graphic organizer.
- Select an infographic template or start from scratch.
- Include a title and as many facts and statistics as you can. Add appropriate infographic icons, characters, or items to illustrate your points.
Requirements: Create an infographic poster that includes 5-10 facts about Halloween with corresponding visuals.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Needs Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | There are at least five accurate and important facts about the topic. | There are less than five accurate and important facts about the topic or there is information that is not relevant. | The infographic does not contain important information about the topic. |
| Artistic Depictions | The design and art chosen to depict the topic are relevant and enhance the viewers understanding of the facts. Time and care was taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The design and art chosen to depict the topic are mostly relevant but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the topic. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art and design chosen to depict the topic are too limited or incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
Activity Overview
Infographics are a visually appealing way to convey information clearly and concisely. For this activity, students will create their own infographic to display what they have learned about the holiday of Halloween! Teachers could have students focus on the history of Halloween, statistics that relate to the holiday such as: how many people celebrate, favorite costumes, favorite candy, etc. Students get a chance to hone their research skills while creating a fun and entertaining poster perfect for the holiday! For an alternative to engage the entire class, students can conduct polls on favorite candy, costumes, scary movies, and more and display what they discovered in an infographic!
For more templates and student choice, check out our infographic template gallery!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Research interesting facts about Halloween and create an infographic to display your findings!
Student Instructions:
- Using school resources, conduct research on Halloween. You can focus on the history of the holiday and/or interesting facts and statistics. Take notes using a graphic organizer.
- Select an infographic template or start from scratch.
- Include a title and as many facts and statistics as you can. Add appropriate infographic icons, characters, or items to illustrate your points.
Requirements: Create an infographic poster that includes 5-10 facts about Halloween with corresponding visuals.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Needs Improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | There are at least five accurate and important facts about the topic. | There are less than five accurate and important facts about the topic or there is information that is not relevant. | The infographic does not contain important information about the topic. |
| Artistic Depictions | The design and art chosen to depict the topic are relevant and enhance the viewers understanding of the facts. Time and care was taken to ensure that the design is neat, eye-catching, and creative. | The design and art chosen to depict the topic are mostly relevant but there may be some liberties taken that distract from the topic. Scene constructions are neat, and meet basic expectations. | The art and design chosen to depict the topic are too limited or incomplete. |
| English Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Storyboard text is difficult to understand. |
How Tos about Fun Facts about Halloween
Organize a Collaborative Halloween Infographic Gallery Walk
Arrange infographic posters around your classroom or hallway so every student's work is visible. This gives students a chance to see their classmates' research and creativity on display!
Assign roles for peer review and feedback
Give each student a feedback form or sticky notes. Have them visit 3-5 posters and leave a compliment and one suggestion for improvement. This encourages positive peer interaction and reflection.
Facilitate student presentations of their infographics
Invite students or groups to present their infographic and share their favorite Halloween fact. Presentations build confidence and reinforce research skills.
Celebrate learning with a Halloween-themed awards ceremony
Host a fun awards event where students receive certificates for categories like 'Most Surprising Fact' or 'Best Visuals.' This motivates students and creates a memorable classroom experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fun Facts about Halloween
What are some fun facts about Halloween that students can include in an infographic?
Fun facts about Halloween for student infographics include its origins in ancient Celtic festivals, how over 175 million Americans celebrate yearly, top costumes like witches and superheroes, favorite candies such as Reese’s and Skittles, and traditions like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating.
How can I teach students to create a Halloween infographic in the classroom?
Start by having students research Halloween facts, use a graphic organizer for notes, select an infographic template, and add visuals and statistics. Encourage creativity with icons, characters, and a catchy title for their posters.
What are the best topics for a Halloween infographic activity?
Great Halloween infographic topics include the history of Halloween, popular costumes over the years, favorite candies, participation statistics, and fun traditions like haunted houses or scary movies.
How can students gather data for a Halloween infographic?
Students can gather data by researching online, using school library resources, or conducting class polls about favorite candies, costumes, or movies to include real statistics in their infographics.
What are some engaging ways to present Halloween facts to K-12 students?
Use visual infographics with icons, charts, and images, interactive polls, and collaborative group projects to make presenting Halloween facts fun and memorable for students of all ages.
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