Learning objective
- To evaluate achievements of the Vikings.
Success criteria
- I can identify significant achievements of
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National curriculum
History
Pupils should:
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could have slide 1 of the Presentation: Viking achievements displayed for vocabulary support; could use a recording device to explain the significance of the achievement and its impact orally.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could compare the achievements in different categories and rank them by importance; could explain the rankings.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding identified by: identifying the significant achievements of the
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Vocabulary definitions
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achievement
A significant accomplishment or contribution that had a lasting impact.
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connections
Links between events and people.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y5/6 (A): Vikings
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 1: When and why did the Vikings come to Britain?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
Lesson 3: Where were the Viking trading routes and why was trade important?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 4: Why are there different Viking sagas explaining the same event and what does this tell us about the Vikings?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 5: What were the impacts of Viking raids and settlements on local communities in Britain?
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: What were the Vikings’ achievements and how did they impact the world?
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Last update: 13th August, 2025
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
Exploring historical sources to challenge stereotypes about Vikings.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 6: What were the Vikings’ achievements and how did they impact the world?
Creating an 'Achievement gallery' to explain the significance of the Vikings' achievements.
Y5/6 (A): Lesson 3: Where were the Viking trading routes and why was trade important?
Finding out about Viking trade routes and trade.
Assessment – History Y5/6 (A): Vikings
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