1. Welcome to Planet Hollywood!

2. Agenda Warm-Up The thing I love most about my child is…
A Red Carpet Welcome
What is a S.T.A.R.?
All About Planet Hollywood
Warm-Up
Welcome to Planet Hollywood! Please complete the entrance ticket with your answer to the prompt-
The thing I love most about my child is…

3. Planet Hollywood S.T.A.R.s!
The Essential Questions
What is a S.T.A.R.?
What will students know, understand, and be able to do in AC social studies this year?

4. Planet Hollywood S.T.A.R.s!
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What is a S.T.A.R.?

5. Curriculum Focus GSE (NEW standards!) Middle East Africa Asia
dl How does advanced content differ from the regular education classroom?
GSE (NEW standards!)
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Higher ordered thinking skills (HOTS), reading and writing in the content area, working in collaborative/cooperative groups. Cooperative groups-Time Management-Organization

6. Homework/Make Up Policy
Different than other classes
2 days to turn in late assignments after due date (*15 points off each day late)
Synergy and the Planet Hollywood blog are your best friends (study buddies)!
Important to the success of the S.T.A.R. beyond 7th grade!
Our assessment: SLO in May!

7. Our Online Textbooks
Exploring Our World McGraw-Hill

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