{"id":3598,"date":"2015-06-10T21:38:46","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T18:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/?p=3598"},"modified":"2015-06-10T21:38:46","modified_gmt":"2015-06-10T18:38:46","slug":"new-ib-history-syllabus-curriculum-maps-for-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/history-teachers\/new-ib-history-syllabus-curriculum-maps-for-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW IB History Syllabus Curriculum Maps for 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/ib-history\/ajp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" \/>The new IBDP History syllabus is very flexible, allowing for a wide combination of topics between the three exam papers (Sourcework, Standard Level Essays and Higher Level Essays). However, due to time constraints it is highly advisable to ensure as much overlap between the three papers as possible. With this in mind I have been thinking very carefully and in discussion with my students about how to structure the new course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/ib-history\/ib-history-curriculum-map.php\">This webpage<\/a>\u00a0reflects my ongoing thoughts about how to map out a new IBDP History course starting this September according to the demands of the new syllabus. I hope you find it useful. I&#8217;d very much welcome any feedback you may have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new IBDP History syllabus is very flexible, allowing for a wide combination of topics between the three exam papers (Sourcework, Standard Level Essays and Higher Level Essays). However, due to time constraints it is highly advisable to ensure as much overlap between the three papers as possible. With this in mind I have been&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/history-teachers\/new-ib-history-syllabus-curriculum-maps-for-2015\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-history-teachers"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":6033,"url":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/ib-history\/ibdp-history-paper-3-guide-and-resources-for-the-new-syllabus\/","url_meta":{"origin":3598,"position":0},"title":"IBDP History > Paper 3 Guide and Resources for the new syllabus","author":"Russel Tarr","date":"June 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"I have produced a comprehensive new guide for teachers about the requirements of the new Paper 3 (Higher Level) for the new syllabus, complete with guidance on how to approach the essay tasks.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;1900-2000 (GCSE History)&quot;","block_context":{"text":"1900-2000 (GCSE History)","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/category\/historical-periods\/20th-century\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":5936,"url":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/ib-history\/ibdp-history-podcast-the-aztec-empire-circa-1428-1469-climate-and-innovation\/","url_meta":{"origin":3598,"position":1},"title":"IBDP History Podcast: The Aztec Empire (circa 1428-1469) &#8211; Climate and innovation","author":"Russel Tarr","date":"November 16, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Podcast: The Aztec Empire (circa 1428-1469) - Climate and innovation ActiveHistory: IBDP History Podcast\u00a0|\u00a0Student worksheet\u00a0|\u00a0Teacher notes A new podcast to support the new IBDP History Syllabus (first exams 2026)","rel":"","context":"In &quot;1000-1450 (Year 7 History)&quot;","block_context":{"text":"1000-1450 (Year 7 History)","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/category\/historical-periods\/medieval\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ten.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":6028,"url":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/ib-history\/ibdp-history-curriculum-maps\/","url_meta":{"origin":3598,"position":2},"title":"IBDP History: Curriculum Maps","author":"Russel Tarr","date":"June 5, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"This page outlines two possible pathways through the IB History curriculum, each designed to balance coverage, coherence and manageability while ensuring students are fully prepared for assessment requirements. 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