Sophomore World History
MYP Humanities Level 5
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 5 (World History 3-4) is Year 2 in a two year study of World History. This class offers an in-depth analysis of the 20th Century. Students will focus on the rise of modern nationalism, political ideology, economics, religions, and modern philosophical and social movements.
Further, this class is Year 2 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:
Course skills and objectives:
Course Overview: MYP Humanities Level 5 (World History 3-4) is Year 2 in a two year study of World History. This class offers an in-depth analysis of the 20th Century. Students will focus on the rise of modern nationalism, political ideology, economics, religions, and modern philosophical and social movements.
Further, this class is Year 2 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:
- Power: Students will examine the development of new governmental structures in the early 20th Century. Within this unit, students will analyze the nature and impact of totalitarian governments on politics, economics, and social movements and developments in various regions throughout the world. Students will compare these totalitarian governments to democratic societies and governments and the different governmental systems and philosophies emerging in various regions throughout the world.
- War: Students will compare the development of 20th century warfare. Students will identify the nature and implementation of different types of war; civil, guerilla, limited, and total war. Students will further examine the clashes between a cold war versus a hot conflict and the consequences of war on societies and global affairs. Students will examine the development and impact of new technology within war and later within various societies. Within this theme, students will study the events of the Russian Revolution, WWI (review), WWII and the Holocaust, and the Cold War.
- And Peace: Students will examine the effects and consequences of war on geopolitical affairs during the interwar years. Students will examine the development and implementations of international peace and impact of treaties and alliances after major 20th century wars. Further, students will examine transitions of power (pre and post war), and the shift of power to international organizations including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and NATO. Students will connect these developments with modern global politics and the effects of these developments on our modern society.
Course skills and objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the major events in world history from the early 1900’s through the present day.
- 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 essays.
- 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.
- Develop skills for successfully completing a variety of assessments.
Course Documents
Sophomore Syllabus | |
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Class Rubric | |
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Concept Outline | |
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Humanities Guide 2012 | |
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