In year 8 students will study one semester of History and one semester of Geography:
History: The course consists of an overview and 3 in-depth studies. Students will study the Ancient to the Modern World (c.650 – c.1750) including Medieval History, Feudal Japan and the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs. A strong emphasis will be placed on bringing history alive and examining relevancy of how the past informs the present.
Geography: The course adopts an inquiry-based approach to Landscapes and Personal and Community Geographies. A strong emphasis will be placed on the interactivity of geography and the way we live in and with the world.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed according to the International Baccalaureate Assessment Criteria and will complete Source and Data Analyses, Investigative reports, Immersive Assignments, Imaginative and Analytical Essays, Visual and Oral Presentations.
CARE • COMMITMENT • CO-OPERATION • RESPECT
