Get ready for back to school by printing these Depth and Complexity Icons to hang on your classroom wall!
 
Use these Depth and Complexity Pennant Banners in so many ways!
✅ Print and hang the depth and complexity posters on your classroom wall. This helps students utilize the icons in their classroom discussions and assignments.
✅ Hang the small and large versions of the depth and complexity icons in different areas in your classroom. For example, hang the large pennants above your bulletin board and use the small icons as magnets on your whiteboard.
✅ Print a bookmark or desk strip to attach to students’ tables. Encourage them to reference the icons of depth and complexity while reading and speaking in class.
 
Check out the Contents of this Depth and Complexity Banner:
✏️ Contents:
Bookmarks (Color only - 4 per page)
Icon Strips for Student Desks (Color Only - 5 per page)
8” x 8” Icons in Color (1 per page)
8” x 8” Icons in Black and White (1 per page)
11” by 11” in Color (Prints on two pages)
 
✏️ 11 Icons Included:
Language of the Discipline
Details
Patterns
Rules
Unanswered Questions
Trends
Big Ideas
Change over Time
Multiple Perspectives
Across the Disciplines
Ethics
 
Hear From Educators Like You!
⭐️ “I love these posters. I am learning about depth and complexity and teaching to my 4th graders this year. I have a set of these posters. The ones that we are focusing on are the ones that I magnet up next to the lesson. It's been very helpful for the students to become familiar with the symbols and reminds me to make connections back to them.”
⭐️ “I used these icons to set up my room and to explain depth and complexity to my elementary school students. These signs are such a FABULOUS reminder for students throughout the year, and bring such life to my room. I love how simple it's been to incorporate them into our daily conversations and lessons.”
⭐️ “Printed these and hung them on my projection wall. This really keeps these elements in the front of students’ minds (as well as their eyes!) ”
⭐️ “I was introduced to depth and complexity icons at an in service training. I will be using these as part of a must do/may do stations in my room this year! Thank you.”
⭐️ “These were great to use as we learned about depth and complexity and the symbols. We have them hung up with our example posters. ”
 
 
Find Answers to Your Questions:
✋ How do you use these depth and complexity posters in your classroom?
I created these posters to hang like pennants in the front of my classroom. Each poster highlights the icon and term. You can print in color or use the black and white version to print on colored paper. I also gave students bookmarks to keep in their textbooks and taped a strip of the icons to the top of each desk. My fourth-grade students picked up on the purpose of each icon so quickly! Enjoy!
✋ How can I get started using the Icons of Depth and Complexity?
These thinking tools have completely changed how I plan lessons, facilitate discussions, and challenge my students. The first step is making the icons visible in your classroom! Use this resource to show students the icons. Consider introducing them at the beginning of the school year using an illustrated children’s book for read-aloud. Hang the icons on the whiteboard and have students write ideas under each one about the book.
 
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