NARSEE MONJEE EDUCATIONAL TRUSTS JAMNABAI NARSEE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

IB HISTORY Summary of the Scheme of Work 2012-2014 SCHEME OF WORK Higher Level Recommended 240 hours. The following timings are approximate: Breakdown: Paper 1 = 31 hours 45 minutes (40) Paper 2 = 95 hours 45 minutes (90) Paper 3 = 78 hours and 45 minutes (90) Internal Assessment 20 hours (20) Standard Level Recommended 150 hours. The following times are approximate: Breakdown: Paper 1 = 31 hours 45 minutes (40) Paper 2 = 95 hours 45 minutes (90) Internal Assessment 20 hours (20) This course consists of: Higher Level Paper 1 - 20th century world historyprescribed subjects Prescribed subject 2. The ArabIsraeli conflict 194579 Paper 2 - 20th century world historytopics Topic 1: Causes, practices and effects of wars Topic 5: The Cold War Paper3 : HL option 5: Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East In-depth studies of the following: Unification and consolidation of Germany and Italy 1815-90. Imperial Russia, revolutions, emergence of Soviet State 1853-1924. European diplomacy and the First World War 1870-1923 The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 1924-2000

Parts of the following: Ottoman Empire from the early 19th to the early 20th century Interwar years: conflict and cooperation 1919-39 The Second World War and post-war Western Europe 1939-2000

Standard Level

Paper 1 - 20th century world historyprescribed subjects Prescribed subject 2. The ArabIsraeli conflict 194579 Paper 2 - 20th century world historytopics Topic 1: Causes, practices and effects of wars Topic 5: The Cold War

OBJECTIVES Students will:

Demonstrate the ability to see facts of history in context, perceive historical relationships and determine their significance Develop an ability to approach materials critically and analytically Demonstrate the ability, through written and oral means, the ability to analyze and critically evaluate historical materials, including primary and secondary materials Develop meaningful conclusions about historical events Demonstrate through their daily behavior, respect and responsibility for themselves and others.

Materials:
5 subject notebook (for ONLY this course) Three-ring binder Blue/Black Pen & different colour pens

COURSE COMPONENTS
Lecture & Videos: Discussion: Reading: Research: Quizzes: Essays:

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No of hours

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Assessment & Activity

References

July 2010

2hr

Introduction to IB History Nature of the subject. Process of historical Investigation. Development of historical prospective.

Exercise on use of historical terms in our daily life

Discuss the importance of Thesis, Anti thesis & Synthesis

Paper 3 hrs

Introducing the term historiography

2: 3

Causes, Practices & Effects of War Explanation of revolution, guerrilla warfare and total war. Differences and tactics. European Instability: The Causes of World War I Outbreak: From Assassination to War The Role of Technology in World War I Research on Che Guevara Research on growth of nationalism & its problems Test on Bismarcks Policies & road to WW1. The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne: Francis J. Reynolds, Allen L. Churchill The Great War as I Saw It: Canon Frederick George Scott, C.M.G., D.S.O. Late Senior Chaplain, First Canadian Division, C.E.F. The First World War John Keegan First World War : Rodney P. Carlisle The World War I Reader: Michael S. Neiberg Aspects of War: Trench Warfare by Stephen Bull

9hrs

Differences and tactics Causes & effects of war. (WW1) Long term, short term and immediate causes Economic, political social & religious effects and changes Military advancements in WW1 Tactics use in World War 1.: schifflein plan Trench warfare New military tactics: poison gas.

Research on growth of nationalism & its problems Test on Bismarcks Policies & road to WW1.

Sept emb er

7hrs

To understand the creation of a trench. Also learn the developments of new war

The battles of Leigh, Marne, Somme, Gallipoli, Antwerp, Verdun. Battle of the trenches In-depth analysis of the Battle of Somme. Understanding the reasons for the change in war. Complete war and end of war.

mechanisms. An assignment on battle strategies and plans Test on causes of war.

The First World War: The War to End All Wars Peter Simkins, Eye-Deep in Hell: Trench Warfare in World War I John Ellis Movie over the top or Battle of Somme

6hrs

Peace settlements and treaties. Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations Locarno and rou treaties. Causes & effects of war through WW1

Test on world war one. Go deep in to the treaties and understand their clauses. 500 word report explaining how the Paris peace treaty was the cause of WW 2

A Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price We Pay Today