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Welcome to 7 th grade U.S. History II 1865-Present Day

Welcome to 7 th grade U.S. History II 1865-Present Day. Mrs. Mary Lisa Foshay – mary.foshay@vbschools.com mlfoshay@vbschools.com 757-648-3240. Not to Be Confused with:.

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Welcome to 7 th grade U.S. History II 1865-Present Day

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  1. Welcome to 7th grade U.S. History II1865-Present Day Mrs. Mary Lisa Foshay – mary.foshay@vbschools.com mlfoshay@vbschools.com 757-648-3240

  2. Not to Be Confused with: Megan Foshay (my daughter) who is the Distance Learning/General Assistant. She is also the sponsor of the STEM Robotics club and her email is: mbfoshay@vbschools.com

  3. Education • Bachelor of Science – Excelsior University, NY Concentrations in Education and History • Masters in Education – Old Dominion University Pre-K through 6 Endorsed 6-8, Math, Science, Social Studies • Gifted Certification- University of Virginia • Civics and Economic Educator Certification-Virginia Council of Economic Education • Many additional courses of instruction. Experience • Certified U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist- Curriculum and Instruction Development • Instructor for U.S. Navy -14 years • Virginia Beach City Public Schools- 15 years • Lynnhaven Middle School-Science and Math • Kemps Landing/Old Donation School • U.S. History I – 6th grade • Civics and Economics- 8th grade • U.S. History II – 7th grade

  4. U.S. History II – 1865 to Present Day This course expands the study of American History begun in grade 6 by introducing students to nineteenth and twentieth century American history. The course concentrates on the social, economic, and political history of the United States and examines the effects of developments, events, and change on the lives of people in historical periods. Fundamental concepts in civics, economics and geography are further developed within the context of United States history

  5. Course • Avariety of assignments will be assessed in this course. Tests, quizzes, projects, writings, performance tasks and selected daily work will be graded. Please note that all work will not be graded. • Students will work both individually and collaboratively in the classroom. • Unit 1: Dreams Fullfilled and Promises Broken-Conflicts of a Growing Nation • Unit 2: Idealism and Influence- Conflicts of a Changing Identity • Unit 3: Prosperity and Panic-Patterns of Conflicts and Change • Unit 4: Fire and Ice-Conflicts on a Global Scale • Unit 5: In Pursuit of Equity

  6. Communication • Communication is essential for any successful endeavor. Information from me will be promulgated primarily through: • Bay Lynx Weebly– daily updates, resources and links (www.brickellbaylynx.weebly.com) • Google Classroom- Student assessment platform. Students will need an account to access (www.schoology.com) list serve- weekly updates, long term projects and dates • Email- mary.foshay@vbschools.com mlfoshay@vbschools.com I encourage students and parents to directly contact me with any questions or concerns. The quickest way to reach me is via email. I will be happy to speak to you via phone but be aware that due to our schedule it may take time for me to get in touch with you. I will make every effort to contact you promptly. Conferences are scheduled through guidance

  7. Resources • Clic - Online textbook/resources http://galedc.com/site/vbcps • Clever- easy way to reach textbooks on-line and other Apps https://clever.com/in/vbcps • Newspapers VA. Pilot Newspaper-www.pilotforschools.com Class ID: 99521

  8. More Resources to enhance learning • News • Your World in 90 Seconds (CBS This Morning) • History Channel • PBS • And many more…

  9. Class Expectations In an effort to go paperless: • Are posted on the first page of the team Weebly • Please read over and “sign one and done” • Hard copies will be available upon request.

  10. KLMS Honor Code I will have the courage to act with integrity, choosing to demonstrate honesty, responsibility, self-control, and respect in my words and actions.

  11. What the Honor Code Is ✤ A teaching tool ✤ A positive mechanism for defining our expectations for students and with one another ✤ An expectation for how we will live as a school community ✤ A mechanism for building and maintaining trust among everyone

  12. What the Honor Code Is Not ✤ A tool for punishment ✤ A substitute for the Code of Student Conduct

  13. Thank you for coming this evening and I look forward to getting to know your children and having a successful and exciting year. A copy of this Power Point will be posted on the Bay Lynx Weebly

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