Challenge - Anglo-Saxons - Year 5

In a creative challenge designed for Year 5 students, the task is to embody the role of an Anglo-Saxon monarch within the classroom. Working in pairs, students are encouraged to delve into the history of the Anglo-Saxons, formulating 15 questions based on the information they have learned and researched. This exercise not only reinforces their knowledge but also prepares them for an interactive game known as the Anglo-Saxons Chase.

The game involves competing with another pair using the crafted questions as a way to advance on a board towards a symbolic Hadrian's Wall. Each correct answer allows the team to move closer to the wall, and the first pair to reach it claims victory. To add a layer of excitement and friendly competition, the challenge can be expanded into a class-wide championship, where winning teams progress through rounds while those who don't succeed have the chance to learn from the experience and cheer on their peers. This engaging approach to history combines learning with play, encouraging students to engage deeply with the topic of the Anglo-Saxons and their significant impact on British history.