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. Engage your students with this exciting and educational journey into one of the world’s most influential periods of time! Download now and inspire a lifelong love of history and geography! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

This is a three-week information writing unit pitched at Year 5. This unit is fully resourced - all lesson slides, tasks and activities are included. The content supports the history curriculum (famous Vikings and Viking gods). The final outcome is an information page about Norse gods. If you buy this resource, please use the zip folder. The png files you can see are just previews of this unit. Everything is fully editable so that you can adapt it for your class. These are the two key texts for this writing unit: Vikings (Dk Findout!), 2018 by Philip Steele A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology, 2018 by Heather Alexander (Author), Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator) My class loved this writing project. I’m sure yours will too!

PowerPoint and worksheets for Vikings introductory lesson. Great for the first lesson of Vikings for years 6 or 7.

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.

This is an introductory lesson to the Vikings history unit for KS2. This lesson covers: Who the Vikings were and where they came from Jorvik as the capital of Viking England Jorvik / Modern York comparison Viking lifestyle Houses Clothing Work/Farming/Raiding/Craftsmanship Leisure activities Gods Language / words we still use today Whole resource includes: PowerPoint (29 slides) Lesson Plan Printouts, worksheets, scaffolding and word mat Independent Task (differentiated) Lots of opportunities for group/partner discussion Timers on screen for activities to boost engagement Links to short BBC Teach videos Mini whiteboard tasks

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.

This is the third in a series of lessons on Vikings. This third lesson is a brief exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the Viking men, women and children. The lesson starts with some retrieval practice from the previous lessons, which is a great way to gauge current levels of understanding and encourage class discussions. Each of the daily activities of men, women and children is then described in a visual and easy to understand format. Subsequent questions encourage discussions about the similarities and differences between Viking men and women. At the end, there is a couple of slides on runestones and there is a fun activity on runes that includes translating, deciphering and also a page for the students to create their own rune message. A very visual presentation that can be used alongside other resources easily. This lesson is aimed at a middle ability class. Includes worksheets for activities inside the PowerPoint. Included: -1 PowerPoint presentation with 12 slides -1 PDF worksheet with 3 pages of rune activities . . . 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 The way of life in Viking society (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH007) describe the everyday life of men, women and children in Viking society . Historical skills covered HT4-5 --> identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources HT4-9 --> uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past . . . If you have any questions about this product or using this product, we are continuously seeking to improve the quality of our materials. Every effort has been made to make this unit error-free. Should you find any errors, please contact us via email at mrmsmohistory@gmail.com and we will ensure that you receive a corrected copy. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. . . . Keywords: Vikings, history, Stage 4, Australian Curriculum, Middle Ages, Scandinavia, Year 7, Year 8, PowerPoint, Karl, Jarl, Thrall, men, women, children, runes, runestone, language, norse, saga, poem, farming, raiding.

This is the fifth in a series of lessons on Vikings. This fifth lesson explores the types of Viking weapons used in battle by warriors such as berserkers. It also looks at the advanced technology of Viking shipbuilding and in particular two different types of ships - the Longship and the Knarr. The differences between these ships and their purposes are discussed and the main features of a Viking ship identified. The lesson culminates with a discussion and questions around the relationship between the shipbuilding and weapon-making technology and the Viking advancement across Europe. There are two separate worksheets that can be used alongside the PowerPoint presentation. The presentation itself includes some question activities. A 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 . . . 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 Significant developments and/or cultural achievements that led to Viking expansion, including weapons and shipbuilding, and the extent of their trade (ACDSEH047) -explain how and why Viking expansion occurred, including developments in weaponry and shipbuilding technologies . Historical skills covered HT4-3 -->describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-8 --> locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry HT4-9 --> uses a range of historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past . . . If you have any questions about this product or using this product, we are continuously seeking to improve the quality of our materials. Every effort has been made to make this unit error-free. Should you find any errors, please contact us via email at mrmsmohistory@gmail.com and we will ensure that you receive a corrected copy. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. . . . Keywords: Vikings, history, Stage 4, Australian Curriculum, Middle Ages, Scandinavia, Year 7, Year 8, PowerPoint, worksheet, activities, longship, knarr, axe, spear, sword, helmet, raiding, settling, trading, sails, technology, shields, berserker, warriors, armour, battling, shipbuilding, archaeology, artefacts.

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

Attached is a 39-slide PowerPoint (with integrated activities) divided into the following sections: Historical Timeline and Timeline Task A Journey through Time Viking Transport Viking Clothes Viking Warriors and Raids Viking Homes Viking Alphabet Viking Gods . Fully editable and ideal for 7+ (depending on ability).

Here is a sequence of lessons that introduce the book Viking Boy by Tony Bradman (brilliant book) and lead to writing a flashback from the point of view of the character Gunnar. The book can be read alongside the writing but you need to have read up to chapter 4 for the flashback writing to make sense. Lesson 1 - book introduction using VIPERS skills. Lesson 2 - WAGOLL Lesson 3 - varied sentence openers Lesson 4 - vocabulary Lesson 5 - improving sentences using various techniques Lesson 6 & 7 - planning the flashback Lesson 8& 9 - writing

Vicious Vikings IDL Topic Plan 11 week by week plan. I did this with P5, but plan could easily be adapted for older or younger children. Topic covers viking names, family life, housing, clothes, viking gods, viking raids and invasion and viking festivals. The kids loved this topic - lots of fun STEM and expressive arts activity ideas.

The Vikings in Ireland – Reading Comprehension & Inquiry Activity Bring Irish history to life with this engaging nonfiction reading comprehension on the Vikings and their time in Ireland. This resource explores Viking origins, their arrival in Ireland, the founding of key towns, daily life, and their lasting impact on Irish culture and society. The structured comprehension questions guide students through literal recall, inferential thinking, and evaluative reflection, helping to build deeper historical understanding alongside essential reading skills. The additional “Questions Time” inquiry task encourages curiosity and historical imagination by inviting students to generate their own questions for a Viking. This resource is ideal for: Upper primary students (3rd–4th class) Irish history units Guided reading or independent work Developing critical thinking and questioning skills What’s included: Informative, age-appropriate reading passage Literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension questions Student-led inquiry activity (question generation task)

One lesson from a series of 10 lessons used recently to teach Key Stage 3 which much success. There is a great range of activities and the students really engaged with the subject. Each lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach from the box. Each includes options for adaption up or down depending on class level. Each lesson builds up students’ skills ready for an assessment in lesson 10, but also develops soft skills of group work, presentation, research and problem-solving. The lessons are as follows: • Raiders or Settlers? Push and Pull Factors • Viking Mythology & Top Trumps • Women in the Viking Age • Trade and Longboats • Lindisfarne • Edmund the Martyr • Bluetooth, Forkbeard & Canute • The Kyivan Rus • The Viking Discovery of America • Assessment Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. Hope it helps. W

This tried-and-tested 4 lesson Drama scheme of work is designed to introduce your pupils to the Ancient Viking civilization. The perfect support scheme to exploring this popular History topic in primary schools. Lesson 1: Viking Life Lesson 2: Nordic Myths and Legends Lesson 3: Battle Mode Lesson 4: Set Sail All lessons come complete with detailed powerpoints and supporting resources, so no planning is needed and you are ready to go! This scheme also comes with a 10-question Quiz to test your Viking trivia.

Year 6 topic for Anglo Saxon and Viking Knowledge Organsier.

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Explore the famous Viking raids that shaped early medieval history with this engaging PowerPoint lesson and supporting differentiated activity. This resource helps pupils understand why the Vikings carried out raids, where they travelled and how these attacks affected the people and places they encountered. Pupils will explore famous Viking raids, including their attacks on monasteries and settlements, while developing an understanding of the impact these events had on Britain and beyond. This resource includes: A fully editable PowerPoint presentation exploring Viking raids and raiding. Information about why Vikings carried out raids. Details about Viking ships, weapons and tactics. Exploration of Viking attacks on monasteries and settlements. Information about the impact of Viking raids on local communities. A differentiated complete the text worksheet to support understanding and recall. Editable Canva version included: A link to editable Canva versions of the PowerPoint and differentiated worksheet is included with your purchase. This allows teachers to customise the resources, adapt the content, add their own activities, or tailor the materials to suit the needs of their learners.

What are artefacts?. Photographs of artefacts. What purpose they served. Quite a lot of information. Please edit as you see fit. Feedback appreciated