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Indus Valley KS2 Commonwealth Institute resources
KS2 Indus Resources
When the Indus Valley was first included in the English National Curriculum, the Commonwealth Institute, London, commissioned a teaching & activity pack, published 1995. Its' sections covered key questions and aspects of the topic, offering a choice of activities andapproaches. It was recommended by QCA (QCDA) in the 1998 non-statutory...
Indus Valley KS2 Commonwealth Institute resources
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Animation case study: Indus Valley figurines
Primary History case study
Since the advent of animation software for schools, I wanted to trial an animation project, inspired by the quirky human and animal figurines, model wheeled carts and toys, all of terracotta, from the Bronze Age Indus Valley civilisation which clamour for clay / plasticine animation.
A rich source of historical evidence,...
Animation case study: Indus Valley figurines
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Scheme of Work: Comparing Ancient Civilisations
Scheme of Work, Key Stage 2 History (unresourced)
What do all the Ancient Civilisations have in common?
This enquiry provides an overview of the Ancient Civilisations of Egypt, Sumer, Indus Valley and Shang, showing where and when they developed, the similarities between them and how they relate to a broadly based chronological understanding of the past. It provides a...
Scheme of Work: Comparing Ancient Civilisations