<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/27a0823220f44d8691643c10bf492628&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/27a0823220f44d8691643c10bf492628-196ea5ac1667a4e8.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>176.642</duration><title>Welcome to Eighth Grade Civics Class!</title><description>Hello eighth graders! In this video, I shared what to expect from your civics class this year, which will be taught by Mr. Major and me, bringing a combined thirty-five years of experience. We will explore the origins of our nation and your role as a responsible citizen in both local and global communities, including a community service requirement of three hours each trimester. Please come prepared with a one-inch binder or folder for your materials, your school agenda, and a book for Sustained Silent Reading on Fridays. I encourage you to choose a book that interests you and is at a comfortable reading level. I look forward to meeting each of you in the first week of school!</description></oembed>