Franklin MYP Humanities Objective: The Humanities are the study of human development through the exploration of geography, economics, history, politics, religion, technologies, and culture. Students develop research and analytical skills while gaining knowledge. Further, students are encouraged to evaluate information and sources to formulate opinions and make judgments to establish a greater understanding of the world.
Course Overview: MYP Humanities Level 1 (World History 1-2) is Year 1 in a two year study of World History. This class offers an in-depth analysis of ancient history through the development of the modern world into the 19th century. Students will focus on the development of democracy and justice and rise of modern governments. We will study nationalism, political ideology, economics, religions, and modern philosophical and social movements.
Further, this class is Year 1 of a four year study of the Humanities in the IB Program. This course is designed to prepare students for the Diploma program through skill development and foundation content that students will continue their senior year. This information will lay a foundation for Paper 1 and Paper 2 assessments during the IB program, plus develop necessary skills for success in all assessments during the IB program and beyond.
Course Themes and Topics:
- Democracy: Students will examine the development of new governmental structures in the modern world beginning by analyzing the effects and consequences of science and enlightenment on the common man. Students will understand the formation of modern nation-states and the role that industry, science, and philosophy had on the formation of our modern societies. Students will further understand the evolution of people as a national identity and how the voice of man emerged with the emergence of a modern nation.
- Revolution: Students will analyze the outbreak of revolutions in France, America, and other countries throughout history in an effort to obtain and maintain power in an ever evolving world. Students will create a comparative understanding of what a revolution is and how to apply concepts of revolution to various conflicts beginning in the 17th -20th centuries.
- And Evolution: Students will examine the effects and consequences of science and enlightenment on the common man. Students will understand the formation of modern nation-states and the role that industry, science, and philosophy had on the formation of our modern societies. Students will further understand the evolution of people as a national identity and how the voice of man emerged with the emergence of a modern nation.
Course skills and objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the major events in world history from the early civilizations through the 19th Century
- Trace the major social issues of our time and relate them back to specific regions and time periods.
- Analyze: make comparisons, distinguish fact from opinion, and formulate their own viewpoints from others.
- Develop writing skills through analytical and evaluative assignments
- Deconstruct assessment questions and prepare appropriate responses.
- Write a research paper in a specific format.
- Develop questions for historical investigation leading to appropriate analytical research.
- Actively participate in group discussions and other activities.
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