History for MYP 1 - 3
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History for the MYP 1 - 3
This section of the site is dedicated to providing resources for historical inquiries for the first three years of the MYP. The inquiries are globally diverse and are connected to ancient, medieval and early modern time periods. Each unit has a suggested concept focus, inquiry questions and a suggested summative assessment.
In this area of the site you will be able to study a selection of history units across different time periods. At the start of each unit you will be introduced to the organising principles of the unit - these include:
Inquiry Statement - This is the overall ‘big idea’ of the unit and provides an overview of what the major focus of the unit is.
Conceptual Focus - These are the identified concepts for the unit, however other concepts are often encountered as well. These concepts help to frame the inquiry and provide a lens for focus.
Global Context - This provides the real-world exploration and context - this can be personal, local and global. Activities will at times connect with the Global Context while the suggested assessment task will always connect back to the Global Context.
Inquiry Questions - These are the questions that structure the sequence of the unit - this helps to frame and organise the inquiry. The types of questions can vary as they can be factual, conceptual and debatable depending on where they occur in the learning progression.
During each unit, you will also encounter the following activities and extensions to deepen your skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding:
This is an activity which will help you to develop ATL Skills relevant to history and beyond. For instance a task focused on the skill of source evaluation. | Interdisciplinary Connections This is a suggested interdisciplinary connection to provide thinking time to connect your understanding to other subjects and contexts. For instance an interdisciplinary connection to mathematics. |
Conceptual Focus These areas invite thought and action around the conceptual grounding of the unit. This will invite activities which help to refine and challenge your conceptual understanding. | Community Engagement This is a suggested area for developing a wider engagement in your local community. For instance opportunities for local history or to do service related to history. |
ATL Skills Learning Trouble Spot This is a section which helps to explain a more confusing or difficult idea. This could be related to terminology or further explanation of a concept or idea. | Extend your Understanding This is a section which invites extension of your understanding of the content to deepen your understanding. This could be about terminology or important events. |
Understanding History
In this opening unit, we will examine why and how we study history. The resources are designed to develop historical thinking and to make connections with your previous studies of history.
Prehistoric Pathways
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...
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...
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...
The Ancient Greek Civilisation
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....
The Roman World Part One
The Roman World: 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,...
The Roman World Part Two
The Roman World: In the second part of this unit, we will explore Rome's expansion under the rule of various emperors. There will be an exploration of various innovations and achievements of the Romans,...
The Abbasid Caliphate
In this unit we examine the developments in the Middle East during the Middle Ages which includes an era known as 'The Golden Age of Islam' which included a wide range of advances in fields such as mathematics...
Song Dynasty China
This unit of inquiry examines the development of China during the Middle Ages with a focus on the Song Dynasty. Areas of exploration include trade, governance and religion. The unit also considers the...
The Renaissance
This unit examines the changes occurring within the Italian city-states from the 14th to the 16th century. Resources on this page include investigations into the features of the different city-states,...
The Mughal Empire
Lasting from the early 16th century to the 19th century, the Mughal Empire controlled most of the Indian subcontinent during this time and provides a case study of an early modern society in transition....
Tokugawa Japan
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....
Selected Pages
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History for MYP 1 - 3
Tokugawa Japan Free
Pictured here is Edo Castle, developed during the Tokugawa era of Japanese history. In this unit, we will examine the period
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History for MYP 1 - 3
Song Dynasty China
This unit of inquiry examines the development of China during the Middle Ages with a focus on the Song Dynasty. Areas of
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History for MYP 1 - 3
The Roman World - Part Two
In the second part of this unit, we will explore Rome's expansion under the rule of various emperors. There will be an exploration
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History for MYP 1 - 3
The Roman World - Part One
In this unit, we will explore the origins of the Roman Republic, the system of government used, and how Rome expanded into
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History for MYP 1 - 3
The Ancient Greek Civilisation
This page provides resources on the Ancient Greek civilisation. A sequence of inquiry questions are supported by resources
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History for MYP 1 - 3
Mesopotamia
The series of activities in this unit are focused on the early civilisations of Mesopotamia which include investigations