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.

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.

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.

Bring the Viking Age to life with this Danelaw resource pack, designed to help pupils understand where the Vikings settled in England and how their rule shaped the country. Perfect for KS2 history lessons on the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. What’s Included: ✔ Blank outline map of the Danelaw – ready for labelling and activities. ✔ Blank UK map – helps pupils build geographical context before focusing on the Danelaw. ✔ Colour-in worksheet map – engaging activity for pupils to visualise Viking control. ✔ Information panel – key dates, figures, and facts presented simply for KS2 learners. ✔ 4 full-colour detailed maps – showing the Danelaw and key settlements, ideal for teaching, display, or retrieval practice.

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.

Vikings Accordion Booklet: This booklet is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research or show what they have learned by writing different facts on the provided blank lines about each Historical Figure and term Associated with the Vikings. A completed booklet with answers is included. This Vikings Booklet contains the following: 1. Assembly Instructions for the booklet 2. Completed facts for each of the following terms: Erik the Red, Leif Erikson, Berserkers, Odin, Harald Hardrada, Thor, William the Conqueror 3. Blank versions with lines for students to write their own facts. 4. A smaller version of #1, 2, & 3 to fit smaller pieces of construction paper ***** Do a search for my other interactive notebooks in the folllowing topics: ***** U.S. History: ♦ 13 Colonies ♦ American Heroes ♦ American Revolution ♦ American Symbols ♦ Bill of Rights ♦ Black History Month ♦ Boston Tea Party ♦ Branches of Government ♦ Christopher Columbus ♦ Civil Rights ♦ Civil War ♦ Cold War ♦ Columbian Exchange ♦ Declaration of Independence ♦ French and Indian War ♦ Gilded Age ♦ Great Depression ♦ Immigration ♦ Inventors ♦ Jamestown ♦ Lewis and Clark ♦ Lost Colony of Roanoke ♦ Louisiana Purchase ♦ Loyalists or Patriots ♦ Martin Luther King ♦ Native Americans ♦ Pilgrims ♦ Progressive Era ♦ Reconstruction ♦ Spanish American War ♦ Texas Revolution ♦ Underground Railroad ♦ War of 1812 ♦ Westward Expansion ♦ World War I ♦ World War II World History: Get all 11 (35% OFF) in the Bundle! ♦ Absolute Monarchs ♦ Crusades ♦ European Explorers ♦ Famous Explorers ♦ French Revolution ♦ Holocaust ♦ Middle Ages ♦ Renaissance ♦ Titanic ♦ World War I ♦ World War II Ancient History: Get all 10 (35% OFF) in the Bundle! ♦ China ♦ Egypt ♦ Greece ♦ India ♦ Rome ♦ Incas ♦ Aztecs ♦ Maya ♦ Mesopotamia ♦ Vikings

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 a 23 slide powerpoint lesson looking at Vikings and Western Europe. Phases of Viking raids against Britain / Why did Vikings raid / Viking attacks against Monasteries / Review of attacks against Britain, Ireland and the Frankish Kingdom. OCR SHP B. Viking raids phase 1 - info slide Viking raids phase 1 - Map slide Viking raids phase 1 - source task Viking raids phase 2 - info slide Viking raids phase 2 - Map slide Viking raids phase 3 - info slide Viking raids phase 3 - Map slide Viking raids phase 4 - info slide Viking raids phase 4 - Map slide Phases of Viking attacks - task Why did the Vikings raid Britain - info slide Why did the Vikings raid Britain - info slide and task Why did the Vikings raid Monasteries - info slide Why did the Vikings raid Monasteries - info slide and task Viking raids against Britain - key dates summary - info slide Viking raids against Shetland and Orkney - key dates summary - info slide Viking raids against Ireland - key dates summary - info slide Viking raids against Frankish Empire - key dates summary - info slide

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

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.

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

This is the second in a series of lessons on Vikings. This second lesson explores the main political, social and cultural features of Viking society. The PowerPoint goes through the main classes in society the Jarls, Karls and Thralls as well as the political role of the Thing and punishments for various crimes. Cultural aspects of Viking society such as food and dining, housing and clothing are briefly explained with easy to understand activities. 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. An extension activity is included for more able students. Included: 1 PowerPoint presentation 2 PDF worksheets to match activities 1 extension activity . 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 HT4-5 --> 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, raiders, traders, settlers, Year 7, Year 8, PowerPoint, Karl, Jarl, Thrall, longhouse, outlaw, thing, althing, clothing, dining, farming, king, duel, bloodfued.

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.

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

Help pupils move beyond raids and battles to explore everyday Viking life with this engaging, classroom-ready resource focused on Viking longhouses. Designed for KS2, this pack supports pupils in understanding how Viking homes were built, how families lived together, and why longhouses suited Viking life and climate. What’s Included This resource comes in a colour and a black and white version and contains a range of ready-to-use activities, including: ✔ An age-appropriate reading comprehension on Viking longhouses ✔ Clear explanation of longhouse structure, materials and layout ✔ Focus on family life, central fires and daily routines ✔ Creative writing task (Estate Agent for a Viking Longhouse) ✔ Discussion and reasoning questions ✔ Extension and challenge activities Everything is low-prep and suitable for whole-class, group or independent work. Curriculum Links (KS2 History) This resource supports the KS2 National Curriculum requirement to study the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England by helping pupils: Understand daily life in Viking settlements Explore homes and living conditions Compare Viking and Anglo-Saxon lifestyles Develop historical enquiry and explanation skills A clear, engaging resource that helps pupils understand how Vikings really lived, making Viking history meaningful and accessible for KS2 learners.

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.

Here’s how to make a Viking head out of clay with video demonstrations and easy to follow, child friendly, step by step instructions. This project can be used alongside a history topic or just as something fun to make! This project is suitable for children aged 7 (Year 2) and upwards. If you are new to clay, allow a whole afternoon to make this project if you can. This project is made using four basic shapes, a ball, a bean, a sausage and a carrot shape. There is also a video included demonstrating how to make these shapes. This project also works as a one to one activity or in small groups. It is also one of my favourite projects as every Viking head I have ever seen made by a child looks different. I have put some examples of children’s work in with the information for teachers. What you need: clay pencils lolly sticks wooden forks (optional) pots of slip or water paintbrushes acrylic paints metallic acrylic paints What you get: Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Viking head 1.’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘I can make a Viking head 2.’ Powerpoint - ‘Variations’ Powerpoint - ‘Things to watch out for’ Powerpoint - ‘Different ways to join clay’ Powerpoint step by step instructions - ‘How to paint your Viking head’ Video showing how to make a Viking head 1. Video showing how to make a Viking head 2. Video showing how to paint a viking head 1. Video showing how to paint a viking head 2. Video showing how to make four basic shapes Video showing how to flatten clay Information for teachers: How the projects work Things you will need Lesson plan Preparing for your workshop (including tips for decorating) Health and Safety How to recycle your clay Handling clay Looking after your clay Certificate of Achievement

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

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

Planning for Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Full term. UKS2. Please leave feedback, it's only polite :)