History

Y3 History

Key Stage 2

Year 3

Y4 History

Year 4

Y5 History

Year 5

Y6 History

Year 6

Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

In this lesson, we will learn about where the Vikings came from, who they were and what they believed in.

Who were the Vikings?

In this lesson, we will learn about the first Viking raid, the Anglo-Saxon reaction to the raids and why the Vikings were feared.

What were the Viking raids?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings co-existed, how King Alfred defeated the Vikings and how England was divided.

What was the Danelaw?

In this lesson, we will learn about Viking settlements, the roles of men and women and the Viking laws.

What was life like in Viking Britain?

In this lesson, we will learn about the actions significant Anglo-Saxons such as Aethelflaed, Edward the Elder and Athelstan took to try and unify England.

How did England become a unified country?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Danes conquered Britain for a short period, before learning about the Battle of Hastings.

Key Stage 2, History, Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

Who were the Vikings?

What were the Viking raids?

What was the Danelaw?

What was life like in Viking Britain?

How did England become a unified country?

How was Britain conquered between 950 AD-1066?