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Why study History?

There are many reasons to be excited about your studies of history. History provides a canvas for many different inquiries and explorations. On this page, you can find out some of the many reasons why history is such a fascinating and worthwhile subject. Inquiry Questions 1. How is MYP History different? MYP Individuals and Societies is a big subject area and it includes inquiries into the following disciplinary...

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