Optional Remembrance lesson: Who contributed to the war effort?
Exploring the roles of wartime volunteers from the British Empire and Commonwealth countries and explaining why it is important to remember them.
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1. Recap and recall
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Assessment – History Y5: The Vikings – raiders, traders or something else?Lesson 1: When and why did the Vikings come to Britain?Lesson 2: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?Lesson 3: Where were the Viking trading routes and why was trade important?Lesson 4: Why are there different Viking sagas explaining the same event and what does this tell us about the Vikings?Lesson 5: What were the impacts of Viking raids and settlements on local communities in Britain?Lesson 6: What were the Vikings’ achievements and how did they impact the world?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 1 July 2026
