INDUS RIVER VALLEY VIRTUAL TREASURE CHEST BY: DYLAN DRAPER, MORIAH HAIRSTON ALANNA HAIRSTON, PAYTON DONAVANT

OBJECTIVE: The Piedmont Arts Association challenged Warrior Tech students to create a treasure box that will be used for educational outreach for local schools. We were asked to locate reproductions of art, books, games, videos and other objects to represent one of the ancient river civilizations. Our group chose the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (India).

TYPE OF RESOURCE: BOOK ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $22.46 OVERVIEW: India: Brief History of a Civilization provides a brief overview of a very long period, allowing students to acquire a mental map of the entire history of Indian civilization in a short book. Most comprehensive histories devote a few chapters to the early history of India and an increasing number of pages to the more recent period, giving an impression that early history is mere background and that Indian civilization finds its fulfillment in the nation-state.

TYPE OF RESOURCE: BOOK, INDUS VALLEY GOVERNMENT Great Empires: An Illustrated Atlas (Hardcover) ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $27.79 OVERVIEW: Much of human history is destined to be forgotten--but thousands of years have not erased the epic stories of the great empires of the world. Great Empires sweeps through the ages, uncovering the secrets of dynasties from the dawn of human civilization to the 20th century and tracing the path of power around the globe and across the centuries. Each chapter delves into the times, places, and historical forces that gave rise to legendary warriors, charismatic kings, and lasting dynasties. Organized in chronological order from 2600 B.C. to the 20th century, this comprehensive history weaves together a compelling portrait of more than 30 epic empires using dramatic images, intriguing sidebars, and easy- to-follow time lines.

TYPE OF RESOURCE: DVD Ancient India: A Journey Back in Time (Lost Treasures of the Ancient World) DVD ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $12.96 OVERVIEW: The story of India is one of fabulous dynasties and kings, timeless belief systems and golden ages of culture. This fascinating program journeys through the centuries to demonstrate how glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of a unique people. Authoritative and entertaining, this program features a stunning graphic re-creation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millennium BC.

TYPE OF RESOURCE: 9X12 POSTER, INDUS VALLEY ARCHITECTURE ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $19.99 ITEM OVERVIEW: This poster illustrates the archaeological site at Harappa in the Indus Valley. It demonstrates the uniqueness of the ancient Indus Valley civilization through the use of planned cities. They built their buildings in rows and had a system of roads. Other civilizations of the time did not show the same organization in planning their cities. The Indus Valley Civilization even had plumbing.

TYPE OF RESOURCE: Poster, Indus Valley Architecture 12x9 Poster of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro. ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $19.99 OVERVIEW: This poster illustrates the ruins of the Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro. It shows the uniqueness of the Indus Valley Civilizations because it contained a complex system of drains and a sewage system. According to one scholar, "only the Romans, more than two thousand years later, had a comparable drainage system.”

TYPE OF RESOURCE: Game, Religion ITEM LOCATION: And-Trylon-Games-RG /dp/B004R1II7A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr= 8-2&keywords=snakes+and+ladders And-Trylon-Games-RG /dp/B004R1II7A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr= 8-2&keywords=snakes+and+ladders ITEM PRICE : $11.99 OVERVIEW : In the 13th century, a poet saint named Gyandev introduced the game of Snakes and Ladders. Known as Mokshapat during those times, the game had a significant meaning. The snakes stood for vices, while the ladders represented good virtues. The essence of the game was that the ladders or good virtues take people to heaven while snakes or vices take people to a cycle of re-births.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : Indus Valley Contributions ITEM LOCATION: trinkets-roman-numerals- shapes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm _campaign=supplies_low&gclid=CPDyqaaC1LoCFU8V7AodJBkAJw trinkets-roman-numerals- shapes?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm _campaign=supplies_low&gclid=CPDyqaaC1LoCFU8V7AodJBkAJw vintage?ref=related-1 ITEM PRICE: $5.25 per set OVERVIEW: Our current number system was created in ancient India. These could be used to demonstrate what an advancement in mathematics the creation of the standard number system was, including how much simpler the standard number system is to use than the roman numeral system that was being used in other parts of the world.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : POSTER, INDUS VALLEY LANGUAGE Sanskrit Alphabet Wall Poster ITEM LOCATION: literature-sanskrit/d03.html literature-sanskrit/d03.html ITEM PRICE: $9.00 OVERVIEW: This full-color poster shows the beautiful letters of the Sanskrit alphabet - the Devanagari script - in blue and gold against a striking Himalayan background. It also features a quote from Maharishi about "the language of nature." Printed on heavy, high quality, coated paper and shipped in a sturdy mailing tube. A work of art.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : INDUS VALLEY RELIGION 4" Brass Shiva Statue - Made In India ITEM LOCATION: Natraj-Brass-Statue- India/dp/B002FZA89G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=8-4&keywords=dancing+shiva+statue Natraj-Brass-Statue- India/dp/B002FZA89G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=8-4&keywords=dancing+shiva+statue ITEM PRICE: $10.95 OVERVIEW: This statute shows Shiva the Cosmic Dancer who “dances around and around like the Cycle of Rebirth (Reincarnation)”. Shiva is one of the many Hindu Gods that the ancient Indus Valley people worshiped.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : INDUS VALLEY RELIGION, ART Buddha Wheel of Life Figurine ITEM LOCATION: Buddha-Small-Figurine-Hindu-Buddhist-Figurines- p6141.html Buddha-Small-Figurine-Hindu-Buddhist-Figurines- p6141.html ITEM PRICE: $18.00 OVERVIEW: Buddha called himself the healer of the suffering world and explained that his Dharma (teaching) was his medicine. Buddhism became one of the main religions in India and the world.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : INDUS VALLEY ART, LANGUAGE Tile coasters, measuring 4.25" x 4.25" and 1/6- inch thick. ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $12.50 each OVERVIEW: Illustrative of ancient Indus Valley seals. Many seals were found at the Mohenjo-Daro site. They were carved from stone and contained pictographs. Most of the seals portray animals and have not been deciphered. It is believed that the seals were pressed into wax and used to mark trade goods.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : Indus Valley Art (toys) FIGURE CART MOHENJO-DARO ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $42.00 (Including Shipping) OVERVIEW: Replica of the clay figures found at Mohenjo- Daro. Archeologists believe the model shows how farm goods might have been transported from the fields outside of Mohenjo- Daro to the city market. These goods probably included wheat, barley, cotton, rice, melons, peas, sesame seeds, and dates. Children may have played with toy-like terra-cotta models such as this one, along with other small clay figures of humans and animals that have been found at the Mohenjo-Daro site. The discovery of toys also causes archaeologists to believe that the society must have been doing well if time and resources were expended to create toys.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : INDUS VALLEY CONTRIBUTION Madder Red Color Indian Homespun Cotton Fabric / Khadi Fabric by Yard ITEM LOCATION: color-indian-homespun- cotton?ref=sr_gallery_3&sref=sr_c9f006b281397e49a3b9d454bf1c6bcc4524e ab0a75e451a8c94463_ _ _cotton&ga_search_query= cotton+fabric+by+the+yard+and+india&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_ty pe=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_color=f40b32&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=a ll color-indian-homespun- cotton?ref=sr_gallery_3&sref=sr_c9f006b281397e49a3b9d454bf1c6bcc4524e ab0a75e451a8c94463_ _ _cotton&ga_search_query= cotton+fabric+by+the+yard+and+india&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_ty pe=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_color=f40b32&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=a ll ITEM PRICE: $8.00 OVERVIEW: Cotton has been spun, woven, and dyed since prehistoric times. It clothed the people of ancient India, Egypt, and China. Hundreds of years before the Christian era, cotton textiles were woven in India with matchless skill, and their use spread to the Mediterranean countries. Woven cotton techniques were a major contribution of the Indus Valley people.

TYPE OF RESOURCE : INDUS VALLEY CONTRIBUTION ARMILLARY SPHERE (ROUND EARTH) ITEM LOCATION: ITEM PRICE: $39.99 OVERVIEW: The armillary sphere, known in Hindu astronomy by the terms Golabandha and Gola‐yantra (Globe instrument), was constructed from early times for study, demonstration, and observation. The ancient Indus Valley people used tools such as this one in calculating the circumference of the Earth (proving that the Earth is round). The ancient models were made of bamboo, strings and clay.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Student Created Sanskrit Painting OVERVIEW: Sanskrit is the classical language of India which is still used as a religious and ceremonial language.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: POSTER STUDENT CREATED ANCIENT INDIA MAP OVERVIEW: This map shows the geographical uniqueness of Ancient India. The Hindu Kush Mountains, the Himalayan Mountains and the bodies of water that surround India provided the ancient Indus Valley people protection from invasion. The Khyber Pass allowed for migration into the Indus River Valley and later into the Ganges River Valley.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: POSTER STUDENT CREATED HINDU CASTE SYSTEM POSTER OVERVIEW : Rooted in religion and based on a division of labor, the caste system, among other things, determines the type of occupations a person can pursue and the social interactions that he/she may have. Castes are a component of the Hindu religion. Other religions in India do not follow this system.

TYPE OF RESOURCE: TREASURE BOX STORAGE CONTAINER BUDDHA STORAGE CHEST ITEM LOCATION: Street-Revolution/Buddha-Storage- Trunk/ /product.html?refccid=5A4PQ3A6XJSIJUC OGCOJQH4D4E&searchidx=0http:// Street-Revolution/Buddha-Storage- Trunk/ /product.html?refccid=5A4PQ3A6XJSIJUC OGCOJQH4D4E&searchidx=0 ITEM PRICE : $ Storage container for treasure box items. This trunk features a beautiful photograph of an antique Buddha statue carefully printed on photo-quality canvas. Durable kiln-fired wood construction is reinforced with riveted faux leather edges Dimensions: 16 inches high x 24 inches wide x 16 inches deep

In addition to our treasure box items, our group also created a few technological resources: WEBSITE INFORMATION HERE APP INFORMATION HERE VIDEO CLIP HERE