Iconic statements are statements including depth and complexity in lessons using the next level of content imperatives. Content imperatives are suggested to be introduced in grades 3-12th but can be implemented in the lower grades.
Choose a topic and follow the example under the Strand III (Differentiation).
An example is provided below:
Topic: Motown
Iconic statement: What are the details of the origin of Motown?
You may aslo use the HISD Curriculum Framework K-12 (handbook), pgs. 2-5, behind the Glossary tab as a resource.
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Topic: Technology
ReplyDeleteIconic statement: Compare and contrast the details of ways in which technology has changed how people live.
Topic: Global Warming
ReplyDeleteIconic statement: What causes and effects are ongoing with global warming over the last 20 years? What factors contributed to global warming?
Iconic Statement: How has the contribution of Thomas Edison's lighbulb changed our world over time?
ReplyDeleteTopic: Force and Motion
ReplyDeleteWhat are the causes and effects of a change in velocity?
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ReplyDeleteTopic: Christopher Columbus Explorations
ReplyDeleteIconic Statement: Overtime
Evaluate the commercial routes that started with Christopher Columbus explorations and analyze how they have evolve overtime. How have they influenced changes to the countries on those areas?
Topic: Checks and Balance
ReplyDeleteIconic Statement: Different Points of View
Analyze the different branches of government and describe the different aspects of the checks of balance. Imagine you are a member of each cabinet. What is fair and unfair when making laws?
Topic: Racism
ReplyDeleteIconic Statement: Overtime
Does racism still exist in this day and age? How can racism be handle if it comes up in setting? How does America really feel about President Barack Obama?
Topic: Energy
ReplyDeleteIcon Statement: Compare and contrast the solar energy vs fossil energy.
We have use fossil energy for so long. The energy is produce mainly by natural gas. Now the cost of producing this type of energy is increasing every year. However, this is faster than energy produced by solar panels.
The solar energy is a clean energy. It does not produce hazard materilas that could affect no just humans but also all living organisms.Both are useful at this time. However, the solar energy will be the only source of energy for our planet.