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Big Idea: “Civilizations rise, change, and leave evidence that helps us understand how innovation, geography, culture and human journeys shape identity and communities.”

Transdisciplinary Theme:
Where We Are in Place and Time – Civilizations, heritage, innovation, geography and how evidence helps us understand the past.

Age Group: PYP 5 (10–11 years)
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Venue: Hampi
Learning Style: Inquiry-Based • Evidence-Driven • Experiential • Reflective • Collaborative

Includes – Structured Pre-Tour, On-Tour & Post-Tour Learning Cycle

Program Overview

This 3-day experiential programme transforms Hampi into a living classroom where students explore ruins, innovation, geography and evidence, investigate how civilizations rise and decline, connect history to modern life, and reflect meaningfully.

ATL Skills Developed

Thinking: Analysis, inferencing, cause–effect, sequencing
Research: Observation, sketching, evidence interpretation, questioning
Communication: Discussions, sharing interpretations, reflections
Social: Collaboration, decision-making, respectful behaviour
Self-Management: Safety, time management, organization

Learning Objectives

Students will:

  • Explore how the Vijayanagara civilization lived, grew and declined

  • Analyse ruins, artefacts and architecture as historical evidence

  • Understand innovation in water systems, trade and city planning

  • Recognise how geography shapes settlement and civilization growth

  • Build timelines, develop map skills and strengthen inquiry thinking

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the tour, students can:

  • Explain features of ancient civilizations using Hampi as evidence

  • Interpret structures, carvings and archaeological remains

  • Describe lifestyles, governance, culture and trade of Vijayanagara Empire

  • Demonstrate responsible heritage behaviour and appreciation for history

  • Reflect confidently, showing curiosity, critical thinking and deeper understanding

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