Pre IB History Tasks
The Task: IB History - The Leader Learner Profile
What:You will create a presentation of the IB History Learner Leader Profile.
Why:Over the next two Years you will learn about a range of Historical Leaders who have shaped the past. One of the key concepts that we cover in IB History is that of the role of the Individual. Historians often debate the significance of prominent individuals and seek to find qualities that they share. This brief task will allow you to become familiar with some of our key figures and to consider their characters and their importance in history.
How: You will select 3 individuals from the list below. You will research the life of each individual and decide which aspects of the IB Learner Leader Profile best suits their character and their role in history.
You will create a presentation of your 3 historical figures - explaining which attributes you have identified. You should use specific historical details to support your choices.
You can choose any medium to present your findings and any platform to enable collaboration.
Why:Over the next two Years you will learn about a range of Historical Leaders who have shaped the past. One of the key concepts that we cover in IB History is that of the role of the Individual. Historians often debate the significance of prominent individuals and seek to find qualities that they share. This brief task will allow you to become familiar with some of our key figures and to consider their characters and their importance in history.
How: You will select 3 individuals from the list below. You will research the life of each individual and decide which aspects of the IB Learner Leader Profile best suits their character and their role in history.
You will create a presentation of your 3 historical figures - explaining which attributes you have identified. You should use specific historical details to support your choices.
You can choose any medium to present your findings and any platform to enable collaboration.
Key dates:
Friday 5th June: Email introducing the task will be sent to all students.
Wednesday 10th June: Teacher Drop in sessions 12pm (2B)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89814099459?pwd=UHlwK003N21ZWXF4bElacElXcUlGQT09
Meeting ID: 898 1409 9459
Password: 3tuttt
Thursday 11th June: Presentation of research 2.35pm (3A)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86092283717?pwd=STJsc0ZBZC9LbnFhejlrcWhaQWp1QT09
Meeting ID: 860 9228 3717
Password: 5jrF50
Wednesday 10th June: Teacher Drop in sessions 12pm (2B)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89814099459?pwd=UHlwK003N21ZWXF4bElacElXcUlGQT09
Meeting ID: 898 1409 9459
Password: 3tuttt
Thursday 11th June: Presentation of research 2.35pm (3A)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86092283717?pwd=STJsc0ZBZC9LbnFhejlrcWhaQWp1QT09
Meeting ID: 860 9228 3717
Password: 5jrF50
You will study all of the historical leaders throughout your History IB course. Your task is to choose any 3 leaders and to find out more about their fascinating lives and their contributions to historical development.
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When you have completed your research you should choose 3 attributes of the Leader Learner Profile that you think best describes their character and role in the past. Uses specific historical examples from your research to demonstrate why you chose those attributes.
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Downloadable copy of resources |
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How do you want to be assessed?
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