Eighth+Graders

=Welcome to Eighth Grade World History! = = = Japanese obey social order Book Resources:

http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/ms_wh_ancienbook_home.htm?state=ME#



And so we begin, beginning with you! This class will answer the questions "Where did we come from?","What is civilization?", and "Where are we going?" It will be a comprehensive look at critical events and issues that directly relate to the history of the world from the early beginnings of man to present day events.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an accurate historical account and background of domestic/international concerns in order to bring greater awareness to a changing political, economic and cultural forces at work within the world. Students will take a closer look at America’s role in the international community with the focus on world history.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students will receive grades for class participation, quizzes, homework assignments, current events, handouts, class notes and or projects. All grades will be averaged and weighed based upon the difficulty of each assignment at the end of every nine weeks.