History for MYP 1 - 3
Mesopotamia
The series of activities in this unit are focused on the early civilisations of Mesopotamia which include investigations into Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian societies. The common features of civilisations...
History for MYP 1 - 3
Egyptian Civilisations
This page provides a range of resources and activities about the world of the ancient Egyptians. We look at the geography, religion, time periods, social structure, innovations and famous rulers of this...
History for MYP 1 - 3
Prehistoric Pathways
This page provides resources and activities about prehistory. We will examine the lives of people during the late palaeolithic and the neolithic eras of human history. The major focus is on how people...
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
Independence and National Identity
In this theme the exploration is focused on historical examples of independence movements and national identity. It examines the circumstances surrounding the challenges to colonial rule during the 19th...
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History for MYP 4 - 5
a) Superpower Rivalry and the Cold war
This page examines the nature of superpower rivalry that led to the development of the Cold War from 1945-1991. We explore the origins of this rivalry and how it led to the USA and USSR becoming superpowers....
History for MYP 4 - 5
b) The European Union
The European Union (EU) provides a useful case study of a supranational alliance, union and organisation. This page explains the events which led to the creation of the EU, how it has changed over time,...
History for MYP 4 - 5
b) Mental Health and Society
The story of medicine and health has often been focused on physical conditions. Yet changes in our views of mental health reveal more clearly the developments in science and society. Once feared and misunderstood,...
History for MYP 4 - 5
a) Medicine and War
Throughout history, wars and conflicts have been the laboratories for countless health and medical advances. From battlefield trauma to general healthcare, wartime has fostered many innovations. But has...
History for MYP 4 - 5
Medicine and Health
This theme explores how war and changing ideas about mental health shaped medical care in the 19th and 20th centuries. By studying these shifts, we’ll see how innovation, public pressure, and key individuals...