KS2 Anglo Saxon England: King Athelstan - Interactive Branching Scenario

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This KS2 History resource places pupils in the role of King Athelstan, guiding them through a 12-stage branching scenario that explores how England became united under one ruler.

Pupils make choices at key moments in Athelstan’s reign, including the capture of York, preparation for invasion, the Battle of Brunanburh (AD 937), and decisions about ruling through military power or diplomacy. Each stage includes clear historical context, key dates, places, people, and vocabulary embedded directly into the text.

The scenario develops pupils’ understanding of cause and consequence, leadership, and historical significance, while supporting chronological knowledge of late Anglo-Saxon England.

Key features:

• 12 fully contextualised branching stages
• Embedded key terms (e.g. campaign, alliance, diplomacy, tribute)
• Focus on decision-making and historical reasoning
• KS2-appropriate language with strong curriculum links