Course title

IB History of the Americas: US/AZ HL 12

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

This second year IB history course focuses on the history of the Americas; with the United States as a case study in comparison with other countries in the Americas. This†history course based on a comparative and multi-perspective approach to history. It involves the study of a variety of types of history; including political; economic; social and cultural; and provides a balance of structure and flexibility. The course emphasizes the importance of encouraging students to think historically and to develop historical skills as well as gaining factual knowledge. It puts a premium on developing the skills of critical thinking; and on developing an understanding of multiple interpretations of history. In this way; the course involves a challenging and demanding critical exploration of the past. Teachers explicitly teach thinking and research skills such as comprehension; text analysis; transfer; and use of primary sources. There are six key concepts that have particular prominence throughout the DP history course: change; continuity; causation; consequence; significance and perspectives.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Flagstaff

High school

Coconino High School

School Address

2801 Izabel St.

School zip code

86004

Requested competency code

Social Science US History

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • AMHS
  • 1 year of US History
  • SSCI
  • 1 year of other Social Science

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No