The IB Program emphasizes the ability to look at our world from multiple perspectives and maintain an open mind. In any history class, students must understand the context of a time period to analyze the ideas, emotions, and motivations of those who lived before us. While things constantly change, people largely remain the same and our study of history is a window to better understand ourselves.
The information below outlines the second year of the IB History: History of the Americas course. The first months cover apartheid in South Africa while students simultaneously write the internal assessment (IA) essay. The remainder of the year focuses on 20th century wars and conflicts. Course readings include primary sources, academic articles, as well as Cambridge, Oxford, and Pearson IB course companions.
The information below outlines the second year of the IB History: History of the Americas course. The first months cover apartheid in South Africa while students simultaneously write the internal assessment (IA) essay. The remainder of the year focuses on 20th century wars and conflicts. Course readings include primary sources, academic articles, as well as Cambridge, Oxford, and Pearson IB course companions.
Internal Assessment (IA)
Slides:
Introduction and Research Questions
Finding Sources and Research
Section 1 Description
Section 2 Description
Section 3 Description
Final Draft Checklist
Grading Rubric
Introduction and Research Questions
Finding Sources and Research
Section 1 Description
Section 2 Description
Section 3 Description
Final Draft Checklist
Grading Rubric
Paper 1
Apartheid South Africa
Slides:
History of South Africa
Petty and Grand Apartheid
Non-Violent Protest
Violent Resistance
Key Individuals
Bantu Education Act Discussion Questions
Tomlinson Report (1954) Discussion Questions
Apartheid Response Document Comparison Packet
History of South Africa
Petty and Grand Apartheid
Non-Violent Protest
Violent Resistance
Key Individuals
Bantu Education Act Discussion Questions
Tomlinson Report (1954) Discussion Questions
Apartheid Response Document Comparison Packet
Paper 2
World War I
Slides:
WWI in 3 Pictures
Strategy and Tactics
Map Activity
Long-Term Causes Note Sheet
Short-Term Causes Note Sheet
Causes Bracket Challenge
Storm of Steel Discussion Questions
Theatres, Technology, and Tactics Graphic Organizer
Treaty of Versailles Simulation Packet
Treaty of Versailles Paper 1 Practice
WWI in 3 Pictures
Strategy and Tactics
Map Activity
Long-Term Causes Note Sheet
Short-Term Causes Note Sheet
Causes Bracket Challenge
Storm of Steel Discussion Questions
Theatres, Technology, and Tactics Graphic Organizer
Treaty of Versailles Simulation Packet
Treaty of Versailles Paper 1 Practice
Russian Civil War
World War II
Slides:
Failure of the League of Nations
Rise of Nazi Germany
Impact of WW2
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Discussion Questions
Axis vs. Allies Comparison Packet
Key Events Web Quest
Theatres, Technology, and Tactics Graphic Organizer
Guerilla Warfare Summary
Failure of the League of Nations
Rise of Nazi Germany
Impact of WW2
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Discussion Questions
Axis vs. Allies Comparison Packet
Key Events Web Quest
Theatres, Technology, and Tactics Graphic Organizer
Guerilla Warfare Summary