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Mohenjo Daro & Harappa

Objective

2. Outline the emergence of urban development in the Indus River Valley.
A. Mohenjo Daro and Harappa as models of city planning
B. mysterious end of these cities

Rotation 1 - Instructions

1. Watch video entitled "The Harappan Civilization."
2. After watching the open the file entitled “Mohenjo-Daro”.(File is below)
3.Read the passage.
4. After reading the passage read the journal activity at the bottom of the file.
4. Complete the journaling assignment on the worksheet provided. 
5. The journal entry has no length requirement, but must answer the question.
6.  Hit The BACK Arrow when you have finished reading! 
Mohenjo Daro
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Picture
Modern-day photo of the ruins of  Mohenjo-Daro.

Rotation 2 - Instructions

1. Open the internet. Click on Link: Mohenjo-Daro

2. View the images to explore the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro.(Must click on numbers in order to view images)
3. After viewing the images of Mohenjo–Daro draw a simple map of how you think the city might have been looked like 4,500 years ago. 
4. Map should be drawn from a bird's eye view/ looking down upon the city.
5. Label the different places in your map.(Ex: homes, great bath, palace)
6. On the lines provided on the worksheet answer the following questions: What do you think people living in Mohenjo-Daro did for living? Where do you believe the people of Mohenjo-Daro went after leaving the city? Why do you believe the people of Mohenjo - Daro left their homes? 
(Hint: Review the previous day reading for possible ideas.)

Urban Development mini assignments/ lessons ends on Rotation 2.

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