- Barry Goldwater High
- US History-IB Prep (MYP Year 5)
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IB US History (MYP Year 5)
This course uses the AZ State Standards and DVUSD Curriculum Guide but is designed as an honors-level class and uses IB-MYP Individuals and Societies Criterion for assessment. We will also use IB-History rubrics occasionally to best prepare students for their futures in the IB Diploma Program.
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
i. use a wide range of terminology in context
ii. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.Criterion B: Investigating
At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
i. formulate a clear and focused research question and justify its relevance
ii. formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question
iii. use research methods to collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information
iv. evaluate the process and results of the investigation.Criterion C: Communicating
At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
i. communicate information and ideas effectively using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose
ii. structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format
iii. document sources of information using a recognized convention.Criterion D: Thinking critically
At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
i. discuss concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories
ii. synthesize information to make valid, well-supported arguments
iii. analyse and evaluate a range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, examining value and limitations
iv. interpret different perspectives and their implications.