The document outlines 10 types of infographics: visualized article, flow chart, timeline, explanation, versus, by the numbers, photo, data visualization, maps, and lists. Each type is described in terms of what it is best used for visually communicating, such as reducing text, showing change over time, comparing contrasts, or providing evidence to support claims. The types can be used across content areas like math, science, social studies, and more.

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1. Visualized Article
Make a piece of writing more visual. This type is
best used for reducing text and making an
article more interesting. Use for reading
comprehension, summarizing, interpreting. It is
applicable in any content area.

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2. Flow Chart
Provides a specialized answer to a question via
choices. This type is best used for considering
multiple situations/solutions to reach a
conclusion. Use for complex problem solving, lab
experiment outcomes, and processes. It is
applicable in any content area but great for
math and science.

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3. Timeline
Tells a story through a chronological flow. This type is
best used for showing change over time, displaying
important dates, and how one thing leads to another.
Use for any content area but great for social studies.

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4. Explanation
Ask and answer a question. This type is
best for providing evidence to support
claims – reading comprehension. Use for
any content area.

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5. Versus
Compares or contrasts two things. This type is best for
highlighting differences/ similarities of like or unlike
things, two perspectives on the same event. Use for
any content area.

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6. By the Numbers
Provides numbers, statistics, and data to visualize.
This type is best for researching lots of information
about a focused topic. Use for any content area.

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7. Photo
Visualize content in context. This type is best for
researching lots of information about a focused topic.
Use for any content area.

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8. Data Visualization
Communicates data through charts,
graphs, and/or design. Use for any content
area. This type is best for making data-
driven arguments easier to understand and
more interesting. Use for any content area

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9. Maps
Showcases data trends based on location. This type is best for
comparing places and cultures. Use for social studies.
10. Lists
Support claims through a series of
steps. This type is best for providing
evidence for a claim or
arguments. Use for all content
areas.