Year 5HistoryAnglo-Saxons and Vikings

Who were the Vikings and why did they have a reputation of being fierce raiders?

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Where did the Vikings come from? - Map
The Vikings - Info pack
10 things I already knew about the Vikings
10 things I didn't know about the Vikings
Why did the Vikings win most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons? - Info pack
Viking weapons - Info pack
10 reasons why the Vikings won most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons - Worksheet
What was life like in Viking Britain? - Info sheet
The lives of Viking children - Info pack
10 facts about Viking children - Worksheet
Viking children's board game - Challenge
Evaluation of board game
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Year 5 History lesson from the unit Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Who were the Vikings and why did they have a reputation of being fierce raiders?'
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Where did the Vikings come from? - Map
Where did the Vikings come from? - Map
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The Vikings - Info pack
The Vikings - Info pack
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10 things I already knew about the Vikings
10 things I already knew about the Vikings
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10 things I didn't know about the Vikings
10 things I didn't know about the Vikings
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Why did the Vikings win most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons? - Info pack
Why did the Vikings win most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons? - Info pack
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Viking weapons - Info pack
Viking weapons - Info pack
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10 reasons why the Vikings won most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons - Worksheet
10 reasons why the Vikings won most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons - Worksheet
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What was life like in Viking Britain? - Info sheet
What was life like in Viking Britain? - Info sheet
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The lives of Viking children - Info pack
The lives of Viking children - Info pack
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10 facts about Viking children - Worksheet
10 facts about Viking children - Worksheet
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Viking children's board game - Challenge
Viking children's board game - Challenge
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Evaluation of board game
Evaluation of board game
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Teacher notes
Teacher notes
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Where did the Vikings come from? - Map
Where did the Vikings come from? - Map
Resource
History
Y5
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The Vikings - Info pack
The Vikings - Info pack
Resource
History
Y5
View
10 things I already knew about the Vikings
10 things I already knew about the Vikings
Resource
History
Y5
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10 things I didn't know about the Vikings
10 things I didn't know about the Vikings
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History
Y5
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Why did the Vikings win most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons? - Info pack
Why did the Vikings win most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons? - Info pack
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History
Y5
View
Viking weapons - Info pack
Viking weapons - Info pack
Resource
History
Y5
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10 reasons why the Vikings won most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons - Worksheet
10 reasons why the Vikings won most of their battles with the Anglo-Saxons - Worksheet
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History
Y5
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What was life like in Viking Britain? - Info sheet
What was life like in Viking Britain? - Info sheet
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History
Y5
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The lives of Viking children - Info pack
The lives of Viking children - Info pack
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History
Y5
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10 facts about Viking children - Worksheet
10 facts about Viking children - Worksheet
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Viking children's board game - Challenge
Viking children's board game - Challenge
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Evaluation of board game
Evaluation of board game
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1. Who were the Anglo-Saxons and why did they invade Britain?
1. Who were the Anglo-Saxons and why did they invade Britain?
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3. What was the long-term impact of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings on our lives today?
3. What was the long-term impact of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings on our lives today?
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4. Who were the famous Anglo-Saxon kings?
4. Who were the famous Anglo-Saxon kings?
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5. How important was the Norman conquest in 1066?
5. How important was the Norman conquest in 1066?
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