Develop in students the capacity to identify, to analyze critically, and to evaluate theories, concepts, and arguments about the nature and activities of the individual and society
Promote the appreciation of the way in which learning is relevant to both the culture in which the student lives, and the culture of other societies
Develop an awareness in the student that human attitudes and opinions are widely diverse and that a study of society requires appreciation of diversity
Encourage an understanding of the present through critical reflection upon the past
Develop an awareness of one's own historical identity through the student of historical experiences of different cultures
impact
"IB History of the Americas has impacted my life because we dive into history I haven't explored before. It's a fun and collaborative class that involves projects and discussion."
-Sophia McGrann, Class of 2023
This course prepares students for life after McCaskey by... providing them opportunities to collaborate with peers, strengthen source analysis skills, and develop multi-cultural, openminded attitudes towards evaluating multiple points of view.