World History: Indus River Valley Lesson

In this full World History lesson, students will explore the geography, technology, and cultural legacy of the Indus River Valley Civilization, one of the world’s earliest and most mysterious urban cultures.

From the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro to the importance of the monsoon climate and grid-style planning, this lesson introduces students to South Asia’s ancient achievements—and the still-unsolved mystery of the civilization’s decline.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Geography of the Indian subcontinent

The Indus and Ganges Rivers

Agricultural development in the Indo-Gangetic Plain

Features of Harappan civilization (city layout, plumbing, theocracy)

The role of monsoons and environmental challenges

Collapse theories: tectonic activity, floods, and Aryan migration

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will evaluate how geography shaped early South Asian civilizations and explore how infrastructure and planning reflected the values of Harappan society.

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