What infographics and debates are
An infographic shows facts with pictures, and a debate uses facts to support a claim.
Infographic parts
Water on EarthTitle
An icon shows the topic.Icon
7 of 10parts of the surface of Earth are water. Number
Source: U.S. Geological SurveySource
Debate steps
- Side A1. Claim
- Side A2. Evidence
- Side B3. Counterclaim
- Side A4. Rebuttal
Each side speaks in turn. The other side listens.
Infographic: a picture that shows facts with icons, numbers, and short words. Debate: a talk where 2 sides give reasons for different claims.
Watch an infographic become evidence
Infographic
Sleep on School Nights
0 of 10students sleep less than 9 hours.
Sleep doctors say that children aged 6 to 12 need 9 to 12 hours.
Sources: class survey of 100 students (example data); American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Debate
Side A · ClaimSchool should start 1 hour later.
Side A · EvidenceThe infographic shows that 6 of 10 students sleep less than 9 hours.
Side B · CounterclaimA later start makes the school day end later. Students get less time for sports.
Side A · RebuttalRested students focus better in class. The school can move practice times.
Counterclaim: a reason against the claim. Rebuttal: an answer that shows why the counterclaim is weak.
Try it
Build a short debate
- Pick a claim.
- Click the counterclaim.
- Click the best rebuttal.
Quick check
Answer 5 questions. You see your score at the end.