History 1 IBS

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Credit Type:  Social Studies
Credit:  1.0
Pre/Co Requisite:  No
College Credit:  No
College Hours Earned:  0
Grade Level:  11-12
Other Information:  Sumner Academy ONLY
Description:  History 1 IBS is the first course in the IB history sequences and introduces students to the Diploma Programme's comparative multi-perspective approach to the past.  The curriculum examines a range of historical types-political, economic, social, and cultural-though both global themes and focused regional case studies, with strong emphasis on modern world history (1000+).  At the Standard Level, students study core IB material, including one prescribed source-based subject and one IB Global theme.  Throughout the course, students develop a strong foundation in historical knowledge and skills by engaging with the 6 IB historical concepts such as change, causation, and significance, preparing them for the rigorous and demanding study of history in subsequent IB courses.