Ancient Civilizations
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Objective
I can create a simple computer program that shows how a change in daily life, like a new tool, affects an ancient civilization.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe two aspects of daily life in the Indus Valley Civilization, as presented in the video.
Explain how the Indus Valley people used bricks to improve their daily lives.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine the Indus Valley people invented a new type of plow that made farming twice as fast. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this new plow would affect the amount of food they could grow. What would the program show as a result? The Indus Valley people started using wheels on carts to move goods. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this change would affect how much trade they could do with other cities. What would the program show as a result? Imagine the Indus Valley people created a new type of oven that baked bricks much faster. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this change would affect how quickly they could build houses. What would the program show as a result?”
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