The Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England

This unit encourages children to investigate and understand the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor.
 
Your pupils will learn all about…
Viking culture
The shift from raiding to conquering and settling
The struggle for England, including the role of Alfred’s children, Aethelflaed and Edward
The link between the Saxon and Viking conflict and the Norman Conquest
 
It includes engaging worksheets and activities investigating…
The chronology of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods
The direct links between the Vikings and the wider world
Maps to identify the land conquered by the Vikings at the time Alfred came to the throne
Which of Alfred’s actions were the most significant in maintaining an independent Wessex and why he should be known as ‘The Great’
 
The children’s new knowledge will help them to…
Sequence the history of this period
Make links between national and world history
Combine sources to reach a conclusion
Identify key events in this historical timeframe
Use evidence to form conclusions
 
Purchase today to access the planning leaflet, video links, suggested activities and worksheets, all of which align with KS2 National Curriculum History requirements.
 
The 'Key' is also available to purchase as a digital download. 
 
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