To finish off our topic on the Indus river valley civilisation, the children investigated some of the possible reasons that the cities along the Indus valley were abandoned. Nobody knows for sure, but there are several theories that could explain their disappearance. Children read these theories and then decided which one they believed was the most likely. They then acted out their scenario in a news reporter style performance, explaining what they believe the causes to be and even interviewing people!

Many groups believed that the Indus valley was taken over by invaders, most likely Mesopotamians who were in a state of unrest where trade routes with the Indus valley had collapsed. Other groups thought the reasons were geographical, with flooding and drought leading to starvation and disease. 

History MS 10.12.21