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.

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!

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.

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

This is the fourth in a series of lessons on Vikings. This fourth lesson explores the main features of Norse Mythology, answering questions like: Who are the main norse gods and goddesses? What did the Vikings believe in? How did they worship? What role did religion play in everyday Viking life? Included are starter activities and revision activities as well as two worksheet activities. 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 over 30 slides 2 PDF worksheets to match 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) -using a range of sources, eg the Viking sagas, outline key social, cultural, economic and political features of Viking society . 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, Yggdrasil, Valhalla, Hel, realms, sacrifice, gods, goddesses, deities, religion, Norse, mythology, Christainity, Thor, Odin, Freyja, Freyr, Frigg, Heimdall, Tyr, Loki, Valkyries, Muspelheim, Niflheim, Asgard, Vanaheim, Ragnarok, creation story.

A guided reading scheme of learning linked to the book, ‘There is a Viking in my Bed’. This could be used with children from Year 4-6. It is a series of 9 lessons.

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 . 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 . . . 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 . . . 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, 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.

The Vikings - KS3 - (11 Lessons) L10: How have the Vikings influenced the modern world? Try Before You Buy (FREE Lesson): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13422233 Leave a review for a FREE single resource. Bundle SoW: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-vikings-13422232 This SoW is designed in detail and is both differentiated and engaging, and allows you to move pupils through content efficiently. Made to the highest standard and constructed using current research, both dual coding and retrieval practices are at the heart of this unit. A colour scheme also runs throughout to ease both your delivery and students comprehension. 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? If you leave a review of any of our resources, you can claim any FREE single resource from our ever growing library. Simply message the above email, which is monitored daily. teachercentralltd@gmail.com Best FREE Resources (Teacher Central) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/britain-losing-and-gaining-an-empire-12973075 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/financial-literacy-12898983 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/romeo-and-juliet-12908635 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/shakespeare-12908634 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/macbeth-gcse-12863697 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/animal-farm-free-sow-12942163 (FREE SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/slavery-sow-12843084 (FREE SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12727408 (FREE SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/russia-1917-91-from-lenin-to-yeltsin-12834552 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TeacherCentral?sortBy=lowestPrice&p=5 I hope you find this SoW useful. If you have, I have created a series of resources. You can check them out here. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TeacherCentral

Powerpoint and Information on Viking Gods- group work lesson.

This Norse God project guides students through their research of Viking Mythology. It takes learning deeper and in an attractive & unique way! Myth Fans integrate reading, writing, and history together, engaging students to dig deeper. Ideal for practice note-taking, introducing research, for center work, fast finishers, independent projects, and as a supplement to your Middle Ages history curriculum. The process is simple! Students color the images, record their information, cut out the fan, and hole-punch at the bottom. A brass brad through the circles completes the fan. Finally, students summarize their favorite Norse Myth For each Norse God, students must complete: His (her) story Who was he (she)? Summarize their favorite Norse Myth

This lesson is designed as an KS3 introductory module called ‘Invaders and Settlers AD43 - 1066’. It provides an overview of the Viking invasions and their impact on Anglo Saxon England. There is also a focus on the decline and rise again of towns and education, which is a theme which is returned to in other KS3 modules on medieval towns and industrialisation 1750 - 1900. The tasks and activities included in this module are suitable for the full range of ability at KS3 and are designed as a bridge or transition from KS2. One of the activities is on the origin of place names and makes a nice rounding off activity for the theme invaders and settlers, before starting the Norman Conquest. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Why was England invaded and settled from 40 AD to 1066? Know: Who were the Vikings and why did they come to Britain? Understand: : How did Alfred the Great defeat the Vikings? Evaluate: What impact did the Vikings invasions have on Britain? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Evaluation and Judgement WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Who were the Vikings and why did they come to Britain? Explain: How did Alfred the Great defeat the Vikings? Analyse: What impact did the Vikings invasions have on Britain? When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a twenty five slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes starters, plenaries and a range of interactive resources and activities. These include a snowballing stater, buzz , information slides, the origin of place names, summary tasks, Venn diagrams and links to video clips on the Vikings and their impact on Anglo Saxon England. Everything you need to photocopy is include in the PP> You will need access to You Tube in order to access the video clips. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This PowerPoint presentation focuses on the myths and legends of the Vikings rather than just the Norse Gods and Goddesses. Name different mythical creatures from Viking legends and describe what these creatures looked like and where they lived. Explain how stories about them were used to explain nature.

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

Included: An editable 34-slide Powerpoint presentation, plus worksheets. Students are provided with: -Background information about Longships -Fun games to help students learn the technical terms of longships, and how to write in the style of explanation texts -Model Text -Writing Frame -Self-Assessment All of this results in the student producing an extended piece of explanantion writing about how longships are well-designed for surprise attacks on other countries. NB - This lesson produces an explanation text written in the past tense. Most explanation texts are written in the present tense, but not always.

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).

Part of a new range of resources, these Viking characters have been created using AI-image generation software based on accurate descriptions of the time. These resources can be used to support children’s imagination and descriptive writing, and help them understand what each different person might have looked like in the past. They can also be copied into resources such as Word and PowerPoint with a transparent background to bring your learning alive. The selection of characters are as follows: Viking Warrior Viking Warrior (Attack Stance) Viking Woman Viking Boy Viking Girl Monk Viking Trader Viking Fisherman Viking Farmer

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

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Miscellaneous collection of viking resources for which I claim no credit.

This is a list of websites passed onto me by a colleague. Not sure of author or where they were downloaded from (definately from web). They are excellent