Lesson Planning

(To be taught with Session 4 after the other blocks)

Teaching Outcomes:

• Discuss the theories put forward to explain the ending of the Indus Valley civilisation.
• Work in role as citizens of the Indus Valley and discuss whether or not to leave their city after a major event such as flood, earthquake or drought.

Children will:

• Explain some theories that historians use to explain why the Indus Valley civilisation ended.
• Use role play to act out moving away from the Indus Valley.
• Understand that the Indus River still regularly floods.