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
Creating Your 21st Century Classroom
1. What is a 21st Century Classroom?
2. How I plan lessons & units.
UbD
Integrating subjects
Reflection & Synthesis
Assessment
The role of technology
- Computers & iPads
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Building your toolbox.
21st Century Skills & Habits of Mind
Tech Tools
Pedagogies
- PBL
- Simulations
- Debates
4. How I use our classroom website as a hub.
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Components of my 21st Century Classroom.
Student-Centered (Teacher is a participant)
Creation vs. Consumption
Passion Time
Social-Emotional Curriculum
RtI (Stations)
6. Alignment with Charlotte Danielson's Teacher Evaluation Model.
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Twitter.
Some links to see examples of what I'm talking about...
How My Classroom Has Changed Over Time
Developing Units with 21st Century Skills in Mind
Sample Unit: The Presidential Election (Simulation)
Sample Unit: Revolutionary War (Simulation)
Sample Unit: Alternative Energy Debates (PBL & Debate)
Enriched Learning Projects
21st Century Grading and Assessment
Some videos to get you started with 21st Century Skills
Some tech tools to include in your toolbox
Some more tech tools for your toolbox
Introducing Blended Learning to Your Students
My ePortfolio with dozens of lesson ideas
Who Owns the Learning?
Passion Time / Genius Hour / 20% Time
Some Domain 3 evidence
Some Domain 4 evidence
More Energy Debate Links:
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Student Reflection with poll
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Using a Creately organizer to prepare for the debate
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Sample Student Reflection
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Pictures and Videos of the Debates
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Student Reflection with Video of Poster
Additional Links:
http://psolarz.weebly.com/21stedchat.html
http://psolarz.weebly.com/mr-solarz-eportfolio.html
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5th grade classroom website