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History for MYP 1 - 3
The Roman World - Part One Free
In this unit, we will explore the origins of the Roman Republic, the system of government used, and how Rome expanded into such a powerful empire. The unit will also focus on Roman law, wars, government,...
History for MYP 4 - 5
a) Communism Free
On this page you will find resources to study the intellectual roots of communism, with a focus on the development of Marxism. We explore its origins and specific teachings as well as charting its development...
History for MYP 1 - 3
Understanding History
In this opening unit, we will examine how and why we study history. The resources are designed to develop historical thinking and to make connections with your previous studies of history. We will discuss...
History for MYP 4 - 5
b) The Independence of Ghana Free
This case study examines how Ghana was able to achieve independence from the British in 1957. It examines the long term colonial legacy, situation after the Second World War and the actions of Kwame Nkrumah...
History for MYP 4 - 5
b) Anarchism Free
On this page, you will find information about the case study - anarchism. This includes its intellectual origins, an exploration of their core beliefs, exploring the key thinkers who helped develop anarchism...
History for MYP 1 - 3
The Ancient Greek Civilisation Free
This page provides resources on the Ancient Greek civilisation. A sequence of inquiry questions are supported by resources and activities to learn about the different stages of the Greek civilisation....
History for MYP 4 - 5
a) Weimar Germany
This case study examines the short lived Weimar Republic between 1918 and 1933 which can be viewed as a time of significant innovation and creativity. An examination of the political culture, artistic,...
History for MYP 4 - 5
b) The Space Race
The Space Race was one of the most fascinating periods of innovation and intense competition in modern history. The growing rivalry between the USA and USSR during the Cold War drove rapid advances in...
History for MYP 1 - 3
Tokugawa Japan
Pictured here is Edo Castle, developed during the Tokugawa era of Japanese history. In this unit, we will examine the period from 1600 to 1868, focusing on Japanese society and culture. The unit will...
Unit Planning
Unit Plan - Tokugawa Japan
On this page you will find the details to support the teaching of the unit - Tokugawa Japan, aimed for students in the third year of the MYP. Rationale The unit has been designed for students in MYP...