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=Mr. Bowdridge's Medieval History Page=

=**Course Description**=

Students in the 8th grade will take a journey of over a thousand years through Europe's history that culminates with the discovery of the Americas. Along the way students will explore:

 * ====The Rise and fall of feudalism in Western Europe====
 * ====The birth and spread of the Islamic Religion====
 * ====The Rebirth of classical culture known as the Renaissance.====
 * ====The creation of the Printing Press and its impact on the Protestant Reformation and Scientific Revolution.====
 * ====The Age of Explorers and the discovery of the Americas====

=Generation Citizen= ====In addition to studying medieval history, students will spend time during the year engaging in service learning through the Generation Citizen program. Within this program students play an active role in addressing the issues facing our community, by developing a plan of action. When service learning is used in a structured way that connects classroom content, literature, and skills to community needs, your child will:====
 * ==== apply academic, social, and personal skills to improve their community. ====
 * ==== make decisions that have real, not hypothetical, results. ====
 * ==== grow as individuals, gain respect for peers, and increase civic participation. ====
 * ==== experience success no matter what their ability level. ====
 * ==== gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their community. ====
 * ==== develop as leaders who take initiative, solve problems, work as a team, and demonstrate their abilities while and through helping others. ====


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