IB History Lesson Plans

The Cunning History Teacher offers a comprehensive resource library of lesson plans for IB History teachers and students, covering many topics from Papers 1, 2 and 3. These include the First World War, Russian Revolution, Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, Chinese and Spanish Civil Wars, League of Nations, Japan, and Britain during the interwar period. The curriculum delves deep into key historical figures such as Alexander II, Nicholas II, Hitler, and Mussolini, providing in-depth coverage of their lives and impact on history.

The lesson plans provided within the curriculum include a variety of student activities that are designed to engage and challenge students. These activities range from comprehension questions, group work, source analysis, quizzes, research tasks, and Kahoots! This gives students a well-rounded understanding of the material and helps develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. Paper 1 source skills with examples are also provided, giving students the tools they need to excel in their exams.

The lessons have been tested in the classroom and refined based on student feedback. This means that the curriculum is academically sound and practical and effective in the classroom setting. Teachers can download the curriculum and use it as is, or adjust the lessons to fit their teaching style and the learning style of their students. This flexibility allows for a personalised learning experience for each student and ensures that the curriculum is tailored to the classroom’s specific needs.

In summary, The Cunning History Teacher offers a comprehensive and effective curriculum for IB History students, covering a wide range of topics and key historical figures, and providing a variety of student activities that are designed to engage and challenge students. The lessons have been tested in the classroom and have been refined based on feedback from students, ensuring that the curriculum is practical and effective in the classroom setting. With the ability to download and adjust the lessons to fit the needs of your classroom, this curriculum is a valuable resource for any teacher.

Lessons have been used in the classroom, and student feedback has helped develop these lessons and student activities. Download and use as are or adjust the lessons to fit your teaching style and the learning style of your students.