What's going on in Mr. Solarz' Class?
Parent (Current Newsletter)
Additional Parent Resources
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Homework Guidance for Parents
WEX - Writer's Express
Our Classroom YouTube Page
Should I grade homework?
Articles that Explain my Philosophy of Teaching
Parents Supporting 21st Century Learning
Daily Photo Journal
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2014-2015 DaIly Photo Journal
2013-2014 Daily Photo Journal
2012-2013 Daily Photo Journal
Tentative Schedule this Week
Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule
Monitoring Your Child's Progress in Spelling
Calendar
Printables
21st Century Skills
Westgate Social Work
Bessie's Table Soup Kitchen
Students
Overflow Roll-Out
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Contests You Can Enter!
Student Quotes
Websites to Visit for Homework!
REARJMCL
Calendar
Mini-Lessons
I Never Knew That!
History Alive!
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Sign-In Page
Online Tutorial
History Alive 10 Quiz
Spelling
Educators
Mr. Solarz' ePortfolio
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Teacher Evaluation
Domain3
Domain4
My Digital Scrapbook
Finland
Workshops I've Led
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How to Set Up and Run a Mystery Skype Session
Creating Your 21st Century Classroom
Twitter for Educators
Leading Children to Pursue their Passions
Becoming a Global Classroom Through Mystery Skypes
Enriched Learning Projects
Developing Units with 21st Century Skills in Mind
Who Owns the Learning? Examples of 5th Graders Running the Show
A Brief Introduction to China (for 2nd Graders)
21st Century Learning
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Resources for Teachers
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21st Century Skills
The 21st Century Skill Series of Videos
Examples of 21st Century Education in Action
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Self-Directed Students
21st Century Assessment
Web 2.0 Tools Used in Our Classroom
Articles for 21st Century Teaching (Updated Daily)
Motivational Speakers
Curricular Units
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Social Studies Units
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The 2012 Presidential Election
The Revolutionary War
U.S. Constitution and Government
Westward Movement
Science Units
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Energy
Science Fair
Human Body Systems in Motion
Human Body Systems in Motion
Watery Earth
EdChat Archives
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#TLAP
#5thchat
#21stedchat
My Philosophy of Education
Tips and Tricks for the Elementary Classroom
China (Photos)
Past
2013-2014
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Year-Long Activities
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Passion Time
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Passion Projects
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2013-2014 Passion Projects
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Passion Projects 10/11/13
Passion Projects 11/22/13
Passion Projects 12/20/13
Passion Projects 2/12/14
Passion Projects 3/21/14
Passion Projects 5/2/14
Passion Projects 6/2/14
2012-2013 Passion Projects
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Passion Projects 1
Passion Projects 2
Guidelines for Creating Your Final Product
New Assignments
Mystery Skype
Literature Circles
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Discussions & Signposts
Book Talks
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Submit Your YouTube URL Here
Spring Trimester
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Our Learning Experiences
Westward Expansion
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Oregon Trail Pastimes
VoiceThread Blog
Pinterest
VoiceThread
Timeline
Diigo
Google Presentation
Photo Stories
Tableaux Vivants
Daily Travel Log
Fictional Travel Log
Video Journal
WEX - Fictional Narratives
21st Century Skills
Motivational Posters
Watery Earth
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Bodies of Water
Colonize Mars!
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Claiming Mars For Ourselves
Winter Trimester
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100 Word Challenge
Stations
Human Body Unit
Out Of My Mind
Fall Trimester
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Historical Reenactment
Tessellations
2012-2013
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April/May/June
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Mystery Skype
Colonize Mars!
Science Fair 2013
February/March
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ThingLink
Human Body
Revolutionary War Simulation
Global Literature Circles
ISAT Test Prep
January
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Field Museum
Wonder
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Character Analyses
Teacher Notes for Wonder - R.J. Palacio
Google Groups
November/December
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12/12/12
Energy Debates
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Energy Debates Videos!
Energy Debate Blog Template
Presidential Elections
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The 2012 Presidential Election
Presidential Election Glogs
Presidential Character Traits
Political Parties
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Green Party
Constitution Party
Libertarian Party
Virtual Debate
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Education
Health Care
Social Security
Immigration
Infographic Lessons on Prezi
Political Polls
ELECTION TIME!!!
October
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Creating Your Class Badges Account
Properties of Quadrilaterals
WEX Lesson 33 - Human Sculptures
Energy
10-11-12 What's Special About It?
Mr. Badynee's 50th Birthday!
September
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Constitution Day - September 17, 2012
Character Traits Thesaurus
Mad Libs!!!
Grammar
2011-2012
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May/June
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Science Experiments
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Marble Coasters
Bubble Busters
Geodes
Naked Egg Drop
Oregon Trail
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Reflection Activities
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Pinterest
Voice Thread/Garage Band
Timeline of Events
Diigo
Google Presentation
Photo Album
Tableaux Vivants
Video Updates
Daily Travel Log
The "Very Unrealistic Accounts" of our trip west
Miscellaneous
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Audio ThingLink Map
Passtimes/Games/Songs
Niche Theory
The 5 Love Languages
Pool Party
History Alive 17
Field Day
March/April
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Phantom Tollbooth
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Homework
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HW Due 5/3/12 by 4:00 p.m.
HW Due 5/14/12 by 4:00 p.m.
Character Forum
New Characters
New Settings
Roles
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1 - Detail Tracker
2 - Psychologist
3 - Professor
4 - Philosopher
5 - Cartographer
Human Body
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Human Body Posters (Pre-Assessment)
Human Body Lessons
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Heart Rate Graphs
Exercise Graph
Clothespin Lesson
Creating Aliens
Hinge Joint Videos
How to Write a Reflection
Final Assessment & Reflection
WEX Fictional Narratives
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Sticky Podcasting
Podcasts
Writing Picture Books
Project Citizen: Westgate Database
Arbor Day
Zero Degree Party!
Judge Tristano Visit
January/February
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Kate Klise Assembly
Lara in "Annie"
Glogster Project
Science Fair
Valentine's Day Party
Teacher Appreciation Week
November/December
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Chinese Calligraphy
Energy
Energy Debates
September/October
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Rev. War Hero Projects
Stations
Halloween Party
Fall Links
Videos
Present
Passion Time
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Passion Time Steps
Submit Your Essential Question
Essential Questions
How to Post Your Passion Project Online
2014-2015 Miscellaneous
Energy
Wonder
Grammar
Future
Learning About 21st Century Skills
Creating Infographics
Utilizing the Left and Right Sides of Your Brain
Comments 4 Kids
Innovation in the Classroom
Online Quizzes and Polls
Solar Maximum
Vocabulary/Parts of Speech
The Five Things I've Learned
Vialogues (Video Discussions)
Creating Online Videos
Advanced Storytelling
Test Anxiety
Responding to Blog Entries
Writer's Workshop Blog
Recipe Project (Blog)
e-Portfolios
2014-2015 Students
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Student ePortfolios 0-7
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1 - Michael
2 - Charlie
3 - Nicole
4 - Stacy
5 - Bela
6 - Kendall
7 - Demetri
Student ePortfolios 8-14
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8 - Emily
9 - Nicky
10 - Hanna
11 - Payton
12 - Hasanain
13 - Tucker
14 - Chris
Student ePortfolios 15-21
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15 - Madi
16 - Aidan
17 - Luke
18 - Kaela
19 - Ryan
20 - Alison
21 - Lucas
2013-2014 Students
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Student ePortfolios 0-9
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0 - Mr. Solarz' Sample Portfolio
1 - Anthony A.
2 - Annie B.
3 - Sadie D.
4 - Ellie D.
5 - Sam D.
6 - Ed D.
7 - Luke D.
8 - Keegan D.
9 - Sean G.
Student ePortfolios 10-18
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10 - David K.
11 - Ethan K.
12 - Sam K.
13 - Abby K.
14 - Justin L.
15 - Jill L.
16 - Giana M.
17 - Charlotte O.
18 - Jack S.
Student ePortfolios 19-27
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19 - Charlie S.
20 - Drew S.
21 - Michael S.
22 - Stefan S.
23 - Charlie S.
24 - Connor W.
25 - Emily W.
26 - Emma W.
27 - Julia Z.
2012-2013 Students
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Student Blogs 1-9
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Blog 1
Blog 2
Blog 3
Blog 4
Blog 5
Blog 6
Blog 7
Blog 8
Blog 9
Student Blogs 10-17
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Blog 10
Blog 11
Blog 12
Blog 13
Blog 14
Blog 15
Blog 16
Blog 17
Student Blogs 18-25
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Blog 18
Blog 19
Blog 20
Blog 21
Blog 22
Blog 23
Blog 24
Blog 25
Blog 0
2011-2012 Students
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Girls from 2011-2012
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Gwendolyn Bennet
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Mars Travel Log
Dong Ling
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Mars Travel Log
Sophia Castro
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Mars Travel Log
Tristan Ely
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Mars Travel Log
Christine DuPont
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Mars Travel Log
Ira Matheus
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Mars Travel Log
Nicoletta Innazzo
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Mars Travel Log
Kade Bahari
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Mars Travel Log
Hava Raya
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Mars Travel Log
Kim Soo
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Mars Travel Log
Nabili Ngoumba
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Mars Travel Log
Britta Larson
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Mars Travel Log
Kristin Gola
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Mars Travel Log
Boys from 2011-2012
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Dutch Vermont
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Mars Travel Log
Jose Leonardo
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Mars Travel Log
Otis Marley
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Mars Travel Log
Jose Rodriguez
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Mars Travel Log
Peter Anderson
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Mars Travel Log
Samir Bakri
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Mars Travel Log
Sefu Wellingtin
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Mars Travel Log
Raja Bello
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Mars Travel Log
Robert Gagne
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Mars Travel Log
Colonize Mars!
Our Google Doc of jobs on Mars.
Our Constitution
Preamble Ideas
5th grade classroom website