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Y8 T2 - W3 D1-Ancient Civilizations of So
Y8 T2 - W3 D1-Ancient Civilizations of So
a. Why do you think the first settlements were on river plains and deltas?
a) Compare the remains of the two cities. What do the buildings appear to be made of brick or stone?
What does the rectangular layout of buildings in the photo on the left suggest?
The buildings appear to be made of brick. The rectangular layout of buildings suggest, a regular plan of
laying out the city and its buildings.
b) What does the use of brick masonry suggest about the durability of the buildings?
Baked bricks are either sun baked or oven baked allowed for compacted and more sturdy bricks with
remarkable endurance over time.
LEARNING MENU: 10 MINUTES
LEARNING Applying(B/C) Analyzing (A) Evaluating (A*)
STYLE
Spatial Bias Sketch a typical house in Create a flowchart Research on the following &
ancient Harappa. Indus Civilizations are noted for prepare a poster:
their elaborate drainage systems & UAE has a very old civilization.
water supply systems. Stone tools discovered in Jabal
What are few techniques that could Faya in Sharjah proves Stone age
be implemented in UAE? people lived in the Arabian
Peninsula.
Verbal Bias Write a short paragraph Write an article: Research on the following &
(100 words) describing Indus Civilizations are noted for prepare a report:
daily life in ancient their elaborate drainage systems & UAE has a very old civilization.
Harappa. water supply systems. Stone tools discovered in Jabal
What are few techniques that could Faya in Sharjah proves Stone age
Added Challenge: Imagine you are an be implemented in UAE? people lived in the Arabian
archaeologist discovering a new Harappan Peninsula.
artifact. What steps would you take to
analyze and interpret its significance?
LEARNING MENU: 10 MINUTES
LEARNING Applying(B/C) Analyzing (A) Evaluating (A*)
STYLE
Verbal Bias • Ancient Harappan daily life thrived • Desalination Student answer
in well-planned cities with organized • Rainwater Harvesting
streets, advanced drainage systems, • Treated Wastewater Reuse
and multi-story brick homes. • Smart Irrigation
• The people engaged in vibrant trade, • Water-Efficient Technologies
exchanging goods like pottery and • Educational Programs
textiles. • Legislation and Policies
• Agriculture, supported by the Indus
River, played a crucial role in their
daily existence.
• Artifacts, seals, and pottery
showcased the richness of Harappan
culture, with intricate designs and
possible religious significance in
small terracotta figurines.