The Newman School
Boston
HL History of the Americas
Course Description: HL History of the Americas is an 11th grade IB course that examines American History (Canada, Latin America and the U.S.) from the late 18th through the mid-20th century. The politics, religion , culture of the Americas will be the focus of study in individual countries but also their inter-relationships with each other and with countries outside the Western Hemisphere.
Course Texts:
Liberty Equality Power, 6th edition by Murrin.
ISBN - 978049590499
Modern Latin America, by Skidmore
Course materials:
Spiral bound notebook for taking copious notes
Determination of grades:
Grades will be determined through the combined average of quizzes, tests, papers, maintenance of history notebook and completion of the IA or Individual Assessment in May.
Questions?
I may be reached at econnon@newmanboston.org if there are any questions about the course or homework.