ib history the new stuff. aims promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the...
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IB HistoryIB History
The New StuffThe New Stuff
AimsAims
promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources, methods and interpretations
encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past
encourage an understanding of the impact of historical developments at national, regional and international levels
develop an awareness of one’s own historical identity through the study of the historical experiences of different cultures.
promote an understanding of history as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources, methods and interpretations
encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past
encourage an understanding of the impact of historical developments at national, regional and international levels
develop an awareness of one’s own historical identity through the study of the historical experiences of different cultures.
ObjectivesObjectives
Knowledge & Understanding Application & Interpretation Synthesis and Evaluation Use of Historical Skills
Knowledge & Understanding Application & Interpretation Synthesis and Evaluation Use of Historical Skills
HL vs SLHL vs SL
HL = 240 hours SL = 150 hours HL= SL = Regional Option
HL = 240 hours SL = 150 hours HL= SL = Regional Option
StructureStructure
Prescribed Subjects Document Based Study
History Topics Broad and flexible
HL Option More specific and in-depth
Historical Investigation
Prescribed Subjects Document Based Study
History Topics Broad and flexible
HL Option More specific and in-depth
Historical Investigation
Route 1: Europe & Islamic World
Route 1: Europe & Islamic World Prescribed Subjects:
Origin & rise of Islam c. 500-661 The Kingdom of Sicily 1130-1302
Topics: Dynasties and Rulers Society and Economy Wars and warfare Intellectual, artistic and cultural developments Religion and the state
HL Option Aspects of the history of Medieval Europe & the Islamic world
Prescribed Subjects: Origin & rise of Islam c. 500-661 The Kingdom of Sicily 1130-1302
Topics: Dynasties and Rulers Society and Economy Wars and warfare Intellectual, artistic and cultural developments Religion and the state
HL Option Aspects of the history of Medieval Europe & the Islamic world
Route2: World HistoryRoute2: World History
Prescribed Subjects: Peacemaking and peacekeeping -
international relations, 1918-1936 The Arab Israeli conflict, 1945-1979 Communism in Crisis, 1976-89
Prescribed Subjects: Peacemaking and peacekeeping -
international relations, 1918-1936 The Arab Israeli conflict, 1945-1979 Communism in Crisis, 1976-89
Route 2: World HistoryRoute 2: World History
20th Century World History Topics: Causes, practices, effects of wars Democratic states - challenges and responses Origins and development of authoritarian and
single party states Nationalist and independence movements in
Africa and Asia and post 1945 central and eastern European states
The Cold War
20th Century World History Topics: Causes, practices, effects of wars Democratic states - challenges and responses Origins and development of authoritarian and
single party states Nationalist and independence movements in
Africa and Asia and post 1945 central and eastern European states
The Cold War
Americas SectionsAmericas Sections
Independence movements Nation Building &
Challenges US Civil War Development of Modern
nations 1865-1929 Americas in Global
Affairs 1880-1929 The Mexican Revolution
1910-1940
Independence movements Nation Building &
Challenges US Civil War Development of Modern
nations 1865-1929 Americas in Global
Affairs 1880-1929 The Mexican Revolution
1910-1940
The Great Depression The Second World War Political developments
1945-1979 The Cold War and the
Americas Civil Rights and Social
Movements Into the 21st Century
1980-2000
The Great Depression The Second World War Political developments
1945-1979 The Cold War and the
Americas Civil Rights and Social
Movements Into the 21st Century
1980-2000
Europe & Middle East SectionsEurope & Middle East Sections French Revolution &
Napoleon Unification &
Consolidation of Italy & Germany
Ottoman Empire 1800-1900
Western & Northern Europe 1848-1914
Imperial Russia, revolutions, Emergence of Soviet State, 1853-1924
French Revolution & Napoleon
Unification & Consolidation of Italy & Germany
Ottoman Empire 1800-1900
Western & Northern Europe 1848-1914
Imperial Russia, revolutions, Emergence of Soviet State, 1853-1924
European diplomacy & the First World War
War a& change in the Middle East, 19114-1949
Interwar years, 1919-1939 USSR & eastern Europe, 1924-
2000 The Second World War and Post
War Western Europe, 1939-2000 Post War Middle east, 1945-
2000 Social & Economic
developments1800-2000
European diplomacy & the First World War
War a& change in the Middle East, 19114-1949
Interwar years, 1919-1939 USSR & eastern Europe, 1924-
2000 The Second World War and Post
War Western Europe, 1939-2000 Post War Middle east, 1945-
2000 Social & Economic
developments1800-2000
Route 2: World HistoryRoute 2: World History
HL Options Aspects of the History of Africa Aspects of the History of Americas Aspects of the History of Europe and the
Middle East Aspects of the History of Asia and Oceana
HL Options Aspects of the History of Africa Aspects of the History of Americas Aspects of the History of Europe and the
Middle East Aspects of the History of Asia and Oceana
Suggested HoursSuggested Hours
Approximate Hours Component SL HL
Prescribed Subjects 40 40 20th Century World History Topics 90 90 HL Regional Option 90 Historical Investigation 20 20 Total Hours 150 240
Approximate Hours Component SL HL
Prescribed Subjects 40 40 20th Century World History Topics 90 90 HL Regional Option 90 Historical Investigation 20 20 Total Hours 150 240
Assessment - SLAssessment - SL
External Assessment (2.5 Hours) Paper 1 - Prescribed Subjects 30% Paper 2 - Topics 45%
Internal Assessment Historical Investigation 25%
External Assessment (2.5 Hours) Paper 1 - Prescribed Subjects 30% Paper 2 - Topics 45%
Internal Assessment Historical Investigation 25%
Assessment - HLAssessment - HL
External Assessment (5 hours) Paper 1 - Prescribed Subjects 20% Paper 2 - Topics 25% Paper 3 - HL Option 35%
Internal Assessment Historical Investigation 20%
External Assessment (5 hours) Paper 1 - Prescribed Subjects 20% Paper 2 - Topics 25% Paper 3 - HL Option 35%
Internal Assessment Historical Investigation 20%
ActivityActivity
In groups of two peruse the Guide: What do you like, what do you dislike? Discuss possible areas of overlap with current
curriculum Compare required hours to current courses and
requirements Strengths and issues with this curriculum Route 1 or 2? SL or HL? Which regional Option?
In groups of two peruse the Guide: What do you like, what do you dislike? Discuss possible areas of overlap with current
curriculum Compare required hours to current courses and
requirements Strengths and issues with this curriculum Route 1 or 2? SL or HL? Which regional Option?