Learning objective
- To explain when and why the Vikings came to Britain.
Success criteria
- I understand there are
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National curriculum
History
The national curriculum
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Cross-curricular links
Geography
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Chronology cards: support version and sequence fewer events onto the Activity: Timeline: support version.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could research additional dates and events to add to their timeline using a device.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the different reasons
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Vocabulary definitions
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Anglo-Saxons
Different tribes from Northern Europe, who settled in Britain.
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explorer
A person who visits a new or unfamiliar place or goes on a challenging journey.
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In this unit
Assessment – History LKS2: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?
Lesson 1: Who were the Vikings and why did they come to Britain?
Lesson 2: What do we know about the Vikings?
Lesson 3: How did the Vikings travel?
Lesson 4: Were the Vikings raiders or traders?
Lesson 5: What were the consequences of the Anglo-Saxon and Vikings' struggle for Britain?
Lesson 6: What was Viking life in Britain like?