Key Stage 2

History KS2 Unit 16 - How can we find out about the Indus Valley civilisation?

In this unit children learn about the Indus Valley civilisation from archaeological sources. Children find out about the characteristic features of the society and period, through historical enquiry. The unit structure can be applied to studies of other non-European societies, eg ancient Egypt, the Aztecs.

OTHER RESOURCES

• Maps of the world, Indus Valley civilisation, Mohenjo-Daro; street plan of the local town.


• A time line showing 2,500 BC to present day.


• Information on the discovery of the Indus Valley civilisation.


• Information on archaeological evidence about Mohenjo-Daro.


• Pictures of artefacts, aspects of life and seals

All of the information referred to in this unit can be obtained from the Commonwealth Institute pack Indus Valley and many of the activities are derived from suggestions and activities in this pack. A world history time line is available from the British Museum.