A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Anglo-Saxon topic. This KS2History planning pack includes 10 detailed lessons plans, each with accompanying pupil resource sheets and Powerpoint slides. The ten sessions in this unit aim to give an overview of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain and to highlight some of the major changes during this period. There is an emphasis on allowing pupils to consider the sources of evidence that form our understanding of this period of British history. The aims of the unit for pupils are: To gain an overview of the significant people and events during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. To contrast everyday life during the Anglo-Saxon period with modern British lifestyles. To consider broader historical themes of invading and settling before a time when Britain was unified under a single monarch. To become familiar with historical sources and accurate vocabulary relating to the Anglo-Saxon period. This pack contains everything you need to teach this unit, including differentiated activity ideas so that it can be adapted to the needs of your class. The Powerpoint text is also editable. The planning pack covers the following lessons: Who were the Anglo-Saxon invaders? Why did the Anglo-Saxons want to settle in Britain? What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? What kind of clothes did the Anglo-Saxons wear? How was Anglo-Saxon Britain ruled? Who was Alfred the Great? What was Anglo-Saxon food and drink like? How did the Anglo-Saxons write things down? How did the Anglo-Saxons find out about Christianity? What was the mystery of Sutton Hoo? This pack is brought to you from Ks2history. #lovehistory #maymadness You may also like our KS2 Beowulf Literacy Planning Pack.

This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.

UPDATED & READY FOR THE 2025 exams! This resource takes into account the latest amendments to Edexcel GCSE History question paper formatting, timing and question types. This 15-slide presentation takes students on a step-by-step guide through the Paper 2 British Depth Study exam for Anglo-Saxon & Norman England and provides them with: Example questions Question walkthroughs Advice about exam technique Mark scheme reminders Model answers All past exam question topics (2016-2023) Slide 1: Introduction title slide Slide 2: An overview of the Anglo-Saxon & Norman England question types Slide 3-5: An outline of the ‘Describe one feature of [2 x 2]’ question type. Slide 6-8: An outline of the ‘Explain why [12]’ question type Slide 9-11: An outline of the ‘How far do you agree [16]’ question type. Slide 12-15: All past paper question topics from 2016 Samples to 2023. Buyers of this resource have often used it as part of a walkthrough for their students before the exam, as an introduction to the topic or as a way to remind students of the exam techniques as they practice their skills. Please be aware that any images used in this resource are copyright free. Others which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you feel any errors have been made with this, please email me in the first instance at raschoolresources@gmail.com

This KS2 history resource contains a full 10-lesson unit covering Viking and Anglo-Saxon life, raids, beliefs, and settlement in Britain. Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6, the unit includes lesson plans, activities, and PowerPoints designed to support pupils in understanding key historical events and daily life during this period. Pupils will learn about Viking longships, Norse gods, the raid on Lindisfarne, Anglo-Saxon villages, and the reasons behind Viking migration and settlement. Lessons include opportunities for role play, poetry, drawing, and group discussion. What’s included: ✔ 10 detailed lesson plans ✔ PowerPoint presentations for each lesson ✔ Differentiated worksheets and activity templates ✔ Vocabulary word banks and sentence starters ✔ Printable resources for games, quizzes, and poetry ✔ Links to child-friendly videos and websites Lesson overview / structure: ★ Lesson 1 – Who Were the Vikings? Fact-finding carousel on Viking origins, homes, food, and clothing. Includes a starter discussion and plenary quiz. ★ Lesson 2 – Viking Longships Children label and design longships, learning about keels, sails, and shields. Includes video links and drawing activity. ★ Lesson 3 – Viking Traders and Settlers Interactive trading game to understand Viking motivations for settling in England. Includes role cards and score sheets. ★ Lessons 4–5 – Lindisfarne Raid Poetry Children write poems from both Viking and monk perspectives. Includes planning templates and vocabulary support. ★ Lessons 6–7 – Anglo-Saxon Daily Life Research-based lessons with presentations or posters on Anglo-Saxon homes, jobs, food, and beliefs. ★ Lesson 8 – Viking Daily Life Research Online research task with structured fact sheets and a carousel fact swap activity. ★ Lesson 9 – Viking Gods Art and writing task focused on Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki. Includes fact files and drawing templates. ★ Lesson 10 – Viking Values Discussion Open-ended discussion lesson using historical thinking questions. Includes group work and whole-class debate. Why it’s useful: ✔ Fully differentiated activities for all abilities ✔ Includes creative tasks (poetry, drawing, role play) ✔ Supports historical enquiry and critical thinking ✔ Covers both Vikings and Anglo-Saxons in one unit ✔ Includes links to videos and safe research websites Suggested use cases: ✔ KS2 history topic on Vikings and Anglo-Saxons ✔ Year 3–6 classroom teaching ✔ Whole-class discussion and group work ✔ Creative writing and cross-curricular literacy ✔ End-of-topic assessment or display work Search tags: KS2 history | Vikings and Anglo-Saxons | Viking longships | Lindisfarne raid | Norse gods KS2 | Anglo-Saxon village life | Year 5 history unit | Viking poetry | outstanding Viking lesson | KS2 trading game | Viking settlement lesson | Anglo-Saxon research task | Viking gods drawing activity | KS2 history planning

1066 Scheme of work - Lesson 1/5 *Struggling to explain the context of the pre-norman England? Well here’s the ready made resource for you. * Lesson includes: Comprehension of ‘who the Saxons are’ Evaluation and analysis of three kingdoms (Mercia, Wessex & Kent) Exploration of Saxon Crime and Punishment (links to GCSE) Plenary tasks. Aimed at KS3.

Lesson 1 -Introduction to Anglo Saxons and Normans in England- 1060-1087 For Edexcel specification GCSE but can be used for any exam board Includes: detailed topic check list/ learning journey Key vocabulary Activity looking at artefacts and what can be learned from them Card sort activity to introduce Anglo Saxon society and the different key words thegn etc. Detailed powerpoint. Variety of tasks

This resource pack includes a wide range of revision activities on A4 which can be used by students in the classroom or at home. The revision pack includes the following activities: Activity 1: A blank timeline covering all of the main eras in the study which students can add key dates to. Activity 2: Anglo-Saxon key individuals match up activity Activity 3: ‘Who are we?’ - Students guess the group by their description. Activity 4: Anglo-Saxon & Norman Key Event Research Sheet Activity 5: William I’s Actions Diagram Fill Activity 6: Anglo-Saxon England Glossary Fill Activity 7: Norman England Glossary Fill (x2 sheets) Activity 8: Statistics Multiple Choice Quiz Activity 9: ‘Use your brain to explain’ activity to help prepare for 12 and 16 mark questions. Activity 10: Two Features Practice Questions Activity 11: ‘What’s the Question’ Activity Activity 12: Battle of Hastings Crossword Activity 13: Anglo-Saxon Quiz Sheet Activity 14: 1066 Quiz Sheet Activity 15: William I’s Control of England Quiz Sheet Activity 16: Norman England Quiz Sheet Where possible, answers have been provided either in the notes section of each slide. Further Anglo-Saxon and Norman England revision resources can be found at: Anglo-Saxon & Norman Timeline:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825103 Anglo-Saxon & Norman Fact Sheets:https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12225783 Please note that all images (clipart/vector/illustrations/photographs) are in the public domain and are therefore classed as Creative Commons 1.0 unless otherwise attributed in the notes section of each slide. If you believe there are any errors, please email me directly in the first instance to resolve the issue.

A full lesson for KS2 about life in an Anglo-Saxon settlement, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? This lesson explores life in an Anglo-Saxon settlement. Pupils will take a video tour and think about how the Anglo-Saxons used natural resources to make their settlements safe and self-sufficient. Pupils will design their own settlement maps and think about what different people might be doing in the settlement on a day-to-day basis. Objectives: To explore the features of an Anglo-Saxon settlement To consider what life might have been like for different people living in an Anglo-Saxon village The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. You may also like: Anglo-Saxons Unit for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Anglo-Saxon topic. Why did the Anglo-Saxons want to settle in Britain? A complete lesson for KS2 Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from? A complete lesson for KS2

Big picture revision sheet for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1088 Perfect for revision.

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Powerpoint: Introduction to the Anglo Saxons Who were the Anglo Saxons? Where did they come from? Word: map of Anglo Saxon migrations PS: I teach in France. This does not follow specific UK guidelines

This student booklet contains a series of guided reading activities for the GCSE History: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England (c.1060–1088) topic. It covers the complete Edexcel unit, exploring how England was governed before 1066, how William won the throne, and how the Normans secured and maintained control. The booklet covers three main sections: Anglo-Saxon England before 1066 The Norman Conquest and Securing Power (1066–1075) Norman England and Maintaining Control (1066–1088) There are 11 guided readings in total, each focusing on a key event, development, or turning point in Anglo-Saxon and Norman England. Each reading is followed by 10 guided reading questions designed to build understanding and prepare students for GCSE exam-style topics. Students should: Carefully read each passage before answering the questions. Write answers on the dotted lines provided. Define the key words included with each lesson to strengthen vocabulary and understanding. Create revision flashcards using key events, dates, and individuals to help review learning. This booklet will help students develop a strong chronological understanding of Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, practise exam-style comprehension, and create clear revision notes to support success in their GCSE History: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England (c.1060–1088) exam.

Key vocabulary, images and key information.

Pupils have to work out what the artefact is and whether is was used by the Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons or both. Question sheet and answer sheet provided.

This resource includes 37 fact sheets based on the GCSE History Topic Anglo-Saxon & Norman England. The fact sheets can be used as knowledge organisers, revision resources and adapted for a wide range of teaching methods for school and home based learning. KEY TOPIC 1 FACT SHEET 1: The Features of Anglo-Saxon Society & Monarchy FACT SHEET 2: The Power of Edward the Confessor & the English Monarchy by 1060 FACT SHEET 3: How was Anglo-Saxon England Controlled? FACT SHEET 4: Life in Anglo-Saxon Society FACT SHEET 5: The Power of the Godwin’s & Harold’s Embassy to Normandy FACT SHEET 6: Uprising Against Tostig in Northumbria (1065) FACT SHEET 7: Rival Claims to the English Throne After Edward the Confessor’s Death. FACT SHEET 8: The Battle of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge FACT SHEET 9: The Events of the Battle of Hastings FACT SHEET 10: The Reasons for English Victory at the Battle of Hastings KEY TOPIC 2 FACT SHEET 11: The Submission of the Anglo-Saxon Earls after 1066 FACT SHEET 12: William’s Rewarding of Earls and the Marcher Earldoms FACT SHEET 13: The Importance of Norman Castle Building FACT SHEET 14: The Rebellions of Edwin & Morcar (1068) FACT SHEET 15: Edgar Aethling & the Rebellions in the North (1069) FACT SHEET 16: Hereward the Wake & Rebellion at Ely FACT SHEET 17: The Harrying of the North FACT SHEET 18: Norman Changes to Landownership FACT SHEET 19:The Revolt of the Norman Earls (1075) FACT SHEET 20: William’s Power in England KEY TOPIC 3 FACT SHEET 21: The Significance of the Feudal System FACT SHEET 22: The Normanisation of the Church in England FACT SHEET 23: The Reforms of Archbishop Lanfranc FACT SHEET 24: Changes to the Norman Economy & Society FACT SHEET 25: William’s Changes to Government FACT SHEET 26: Norman Law & Order FACT SHEET 27: The Significance of the Domesday Book FACT SHEET 28: The Impact of Norman Culture & Language FACT SHEET 29: The Career & Significance of Bishop Odo FACT SHEET 30: William’s Persoanality and his son Robert Curthose All images used in this resource are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at raschoolresources@gmail.com in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you. This resource is for personal use only unless a school license is purchased and for copyright reasons any slides, worksheets, RA Resources maps or diagrams should not be copied/amended for commercial use.

Worksheet that looks at the features of an Anglo-Saxon home with questions that encourage inquiry based learning. Linked to National Curriculum guidelines for LKS2. Worksheet can be adapted and used in other year groups. Includes accompanying PowerPoint that can be used alongside worksheet as part of lesson.

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Basic Power Point on Anglo Saxons

In this lesson, students will learn how Anglo-Saxon was ruled by kingdoms and the heirachy of people within a kingdom. They will learn that Britain was split into kingdoms and will look at artefacts to gain more of an understanding about daily life for Anglo-Saxons. They will learn where they lived and how they lived before being quizzed on this knowledge. They will then be tasked to create their own Anglo-Saxon village and present it to the class! All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is just 1/6 lessons on the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3.