IB History SL
Modern History
Mr. Case
acase@mpls.k12.mn.us
 
Course Objectives
 

• Comprehend, analyze, evaluate and integrate source material critically as historical evidence
• Demonstrated historical understanding of the modern world through the acquisition, selection, effective use, and synthesis of knowledge.
• Explain different approaches and interpretations of historical events.
• Place events of the 20thCentury in historical context.
• Present arguments that are clear, coherent, relevant, and well substantiated
• Prepare students for externally graded IB history exam.

 
 
Expectations
 

• There will be a major exam per unit
• Frequent quizzes will be given to assess completion and comprehension of assigned readings.
• Anyone not attending class regularly or not keeping a minimum B- average may be counseled to consider other history courses.
• Everyone in class will be graded on the same format regardless of taking the externally graded IB tests.
• IB plagiarism policy will be strictly enforced

An organized Notebook must have your notes for credit
 
Grading
 
            Exams                                                             25%
            Quizzes                                                           35%
            Class work                                                      15%
            Participation / Debates / Attendance           10%
            Notebook                                                        15%
 
extra credit will be available and is due 2 week before quarter's end
 
Required Readings
 
*Brendon, Piers  The Dark Valley   
 
*Wong, Jan. Red China Blues   
 
Assorted Readings distributed in class.
 
* Students will be expected to purchase this book from school or elsewhere.
 
 
 
Course Outline
 
 
1.      Causes and course of  WW1
 
2.      Causes and course of  Russian Revolution of 1917
 
3.      Europe 1919-1945
 
a.       Treaty of Versailles
b.      League of Nations
c.       Stalins Russia
d.      Rise of fascism
e.       Spanish Civil War
f.       WWII
 
4.      Peace and War Unit focusing on recent/current conflicts
 
5.      The Chinese Civil War ,China under Mao Zedong, Transition under Deng Xiaoping
 
6.      The Cold War
 
7.      Vietnam War
 
8.      Palestinian/Israeli Conflict