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The aim of this study is to examine the views of 4th-grade pre-service science teachers (N=53) on the usability of infographics within the framework of learning outcomes that are included in the 2017 Science curriculum (3-8 grade) and that contain socio-scientific issues. In the study, case study and the document analysis was used. The study was carried out within the scope of the Instructional Technologies and Material Development Course by researchers in the fall term of the 2017 - 2018 academic year. In the study the processes of material development and material preparation (posters, banners, etc.) were taught for the first 7 weeks and a midterm exam was held afterwards. As a result of this exam, material development knowledge of participants were found to be at a high level and then material preparation processes (5 weeks) were carried out. A form consisting of 5 structured questions prepared by the researchers was used to gather data. Inductive analysis technique was used on the data collected in the study. The results indicate that pre-service science teachers are involved in such an application and program for the first time. Regarding with the results, it is possible to say that the inclusion of particularly striking visual elements (icons, graphics, photos, etc.) contributes significantly to the usability of infographics. In this research one of the important result is that it is particularly emphasized by pre-service science teachers in order to raise awareness of issues such as health and country benefits with the using infographics.

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