Ch. 14 – The First Planned Cities

Today in History, students investigated the Harappan civilization from Chapter 14 of The History of the Ancient World. Since the Harappans left no written records, students worked like historians — piecing together clues such as seals, city layouts, and fortified walls. In groups, they analyzed evidence for trade, military power, defenses, and city planning, then shared their conclusions about what these details reveal about Harappan life.