British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

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British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

Explain where the Vikings came from and why they invaded Britain.
Sequence events according to their significance for groups of people.
Find evidence and make inferences from sources.
Name Viking trade routes.
Explain why trade routes were important to the Vikings.
Identify the differences between Viking sagas.
Evaluate the impact of Viking achievements.

Suggested prior learning

How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?

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Lessons

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?

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British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

Unit outcomes

Suggested prior learning

How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?

Lessons

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?

Optional Remembrance lesson: Who contributed to the war effort?

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Key knowledge

Key vocabulary

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