The Viking Runes lesson covers the runic alphabet, uses of runes, runestones and rune casting. It includes a multiple choice worksheet, a de-code the runestone activity and a cryptic Viking message activity. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6
Pages: 7 (including 2 answer sheets)
Contents:
Information Page
De-code the Runestone Activity
Cryptic Viking Message Activity
Rune Master Art Activity
Multiple Choice Worksheets
Answer sheets
All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Vikings.
Collection of fun factsheets and worksheets to complement teaching Vikings for KS1 and KS2 History. Various aspects of Viking life are covered in the resources and the collection is aimed to cater for all abilities.
Explore the Middle Ages with our Vikings Mapping Activities!
Step into the incredible period in time with this engaging Vikings Map Activity and Teacher Presentation! Designed for Year 4 through to Year 7, this hands-on resource brings history and geography to life. Students will explore the homelands of the Vikings and beyond.
This comprehensive resource includes:
Modern and older maps to connect past and present.
Interactive Mapping Tasks that encourage research and critical thinking.
A focus on key geographic features like countires, and cities.
A wordsearch puzzle to reinforce vocabulary and historical knowledge.
A detailed Teacher Presentation to guide learning.
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards and perfect for topic, geography, and history lessons, this activity fosters skills like map reading, research, and spatial awareness. It’s ideal for homeschooling, classrooms, and history enrichment programs.
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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the Vikings. It contains comprehensive sections on:
Viking routes map (annotated);
Viking Leaders and Explorers;
Viking timeline;
Viking places and events;
Viking daily life.
The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for children in KS2 and KS3.
The Vikings Display board pack. Contains everything you need to decorate your display board for this popular topic. 44 pages in .pdf format (the display posters are NOT editable but do contact me if you want something adding or changing).
Included in the resource:
The Vikings header. A4, but can be printed as A3 to make it bigger, just adjust the settings on the printing page.
7 Vikings posters with short descriptions (Viking warrior, merchant, Viking woman, longhouse, long boat, arms and armour, weaving). A4
Vikings photos - a collection of 11 A4 real life photos to add to the display.
Vikings timeline - 10 A4 posters featuring the main events of the Viking era. Can be printed in a smaller format by choosing the "Multiple" option on the printing page.
Vikings KWL chart - A4 (for display or as an individual activity)
Vikings keywords - 2 keywords with borders per page of A4. An extra border provided if you want to write your own.
Vikings word mat with main keywords for the topic.
Save yourself hours of work by purchasing the ready made display, just print, laminate for durability and enjoy teaching the topic!
The Viking Sagas lesson covers a brief history of sagas and examples of a legendary saga, and a historical saga. It includes a write your own saga activity.
Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets)
Contents:
Information Pages
Comprehension Questions
Write Your Own Saga Activities
Color Puzzle
Creation Saga Drawing
Answer Sheets
All photos, illustrations and text are original by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.
A set of posters, lettering, title and wordmat for a Vikings display.
Viking lettering - Spells 'The Vikings', plus all upper and lower cases and numbers are included so that you can print out what you need.
The Vikings title - A4 title
Viking gods posters - Includes Odin, Freya, Frey, Thor, Tyr, Loki, Idun ,plus Valhalla - with short descriptions and pictures.
Vikings posters - 7 A4 posters on: Inside a Viking longhouse; Viking runes; Viking raids; Viking Runestones; Viking homeland; Viking ships; the Battle of Stamford Bridge - all with pictures and descriptions.
Vikings word mat - Contains Viking vocabulary with accompanying pictures; Viking gods; map of the Viking invasions, Danelaw, Yorvic, Lindisfarne and Iona; and a list of famous Vikings.
In the style of Blockbuster, test your children’s knowledge all about the Vikings. 28 questions are supplied with the quiz, along with a PowerPoint with all the instructions that you will need to use this fun resource in your classroom on your interactive whiteboard. Could be used at an end of the topic, to test how much your children have learnt or just as a fun activity.
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In this lesson, students will look at how the influence of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings can be seen today. They will look at the kingdom of England, how towns have developed, our language and place names as well as our laws, government and religion.
They will be tasked to identify which place names are derived from the Anglo-Saxons and which are from the Vikings and will complete a mind map of all the information learnt.
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.
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This is the sixth in a series of lessons on Vikings.
This sixth lesson explores the first major invasion of England, the Lindisfarne monastery. It also looks at other Viking raids over the 8th-10th centuries up to the creation of the Danelaw. The main activity focuses on the written historical accounts of these Viking attacks and raids including Alcuin and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. Included are starter activities and revision activities as well as two worksheet activities, one for lower ability students and one for higher ability students. The culminating task is a paragraph response.
A very visual presentation that can be used alongside other resources easily. Includes worksheets for activities inside the PowerPoint.
Included:
1 PowerPoint presentation with 28 slides
2 PDF worksheets
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Australian Curriculum - Stage 4 - Depth Study 4: The Western and Islamic World - Topic 4a: The Vikings (c. AD 790 – c. 1066)
Syllabus dot points covered
Viking conquests and relationships with subject peoples, including the perspectives of monks, changes in the way of life of the English, and the Norman invasion (ACDSEH048)
explain and assess the impact of the Vikings on subject peoples in England and northern Europe, including the Danelaw
discuss the significance of the Norwegian (Viking) invasions of England
outline what sources reveal about different perspectives on the Vikings, for example, those of English monks
The role of a significant individual in the expansion of Viking settlement and influence (ACDSEH049)
discuss how the Vikings have influenced the world today
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Historical skills covered
HT4-5 --> identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources
HT4-7 --> identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
HT4-9 --> uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
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Keywords: Vikings, history, Stage 4, Australian Curriculum, Middle Ages, Scandinavia, Year 7, Year 8, PowerPoint, Anglo-Saxon, invasion, Lindisfarne, Christianity, monks, kings, Danelaw, England, longships, raids, attack, plunder, loot, settlement, colony, Norse, language, influence, Alcuin, annals, manuscript, Simeon, historical sources, analysis, context, bias, perspective.
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
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Explore the Viking Invasions of Great Britain and Ireland
Use this fantastic worksheet to dive into the geography of Great Britain and the territories impacted by the Viking invasions between 793 AD and 1066 AD. Students will learn to answer the intriguing question, “Where did the Vikings come from?” with this well-crafted resource.
Key Learning Points:
Trace Viking Movements: Mark out the paths taken by the Vikings to reach Britain and identify which territories were invaded and which were not.
Reference Resources: Use alongside the detailed Viking Invasion Map (included) for an enriched learning experience.
Why Use This Resource?
Simple and Accessible: Easy to download and use, making history engaging and straightforward for students.
Teacher-Made and Reliable: Crafted by a teacher, ensuring accuracy and saving you time on fact-checking.
What Will Your Child Gain?
Geographical Knowledge: Understand where the Vikings originated and the territories they invaded in the UK and Ireland.
Historical Insight: Discover how these regions have evolved since the Viking period.
Interactive Learning: Engage in mapping and labelling activities to reinforce their learning and make history come alive.
Uncover the rich history of the Viking invasions with this comprehensive and engaging resource! Download now and embark on a historical adventure with your students!
Entire unit of work. Lessons with worksheets, printables and power points. Each lesson is planned with video links to each lesson. Planning is based around KS2 / KS3. Can be used to extend KS2 and for SEND and lower ability KS3. Can be extended to suit KS3 (Years 7,8,9)
Who were the Vikings
LongBoats
Lindisfarne
Alfred The Great
Viking Runes
The Viking Age Timeline lesson has a brief description of major events in the Viking age, a worksheet and an activity.
Pages: 5 (including 2 answer sheets)
Contents:
Information Page
Which Was First Questions
Complete the Timeline Activity
All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Vikings.
This printable PDF includes a Viking expansion map and a brief description of events in 12 different areas where Vikings travelled. It includes differentiated fill-in-the-blanks activities and differentiated word searches. (Levels are indicated by an A or B on each page)
Pages: 12 (Including two answer sheets)
Contents:
Information Pages (Two Differentiated versions)
Expansion Map
Fill in the Blanks (Two Differentiated versions)
Word Search (Two Differentiated versions)
Answer Sheets
The Vikings - KS3 - (11 Lessons)
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The Vikings - KS3 - (11 Lessons)
L1: Where were the homelands like in the Viking Age?
L2: How did the Geography of Scandinavia Shape Viking Society?
L3: How was Viking society structured?
L4: What was everyday life like for women and children in Viking society?
L5: How did Religion Influence Vikings Lives?
L6: What do different sources reveal about Viking society?
L7: How did Viking shipbuilding and weapon technology make expansion possible?
L8: How far did the Vikings explore, trade and settle?
L9: How Did Viking Occupation Occur in England?
L10: How have the Vikings influenced the modern world?
Cover Lesson: What were the key elements of Viking Society?
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