This is the second lesson in a scheme of work suitable for year 7 focusing on the Norman Conquest. This lesson is an overview of the Vikings and their impact on Britain and is intended as the second of three lessons setting the context to the history of Britain in the centuries before 1066. The lesson resource includes a do now quiz at the start and a review of the final activity from the previous lesson, a presentation on the Vikings for the teacher to present, interspersed with Youtube videos (linked). There is a scaffolded writing activity for pupils to complete at the end to show off their learning. The resource is on sand background and is clearly laid out to reduce cognitive overload.

This is the first lesson in a scheme of work suitable for year 7 focusing on the Norman Conquest. This lesson is an overview of the reasons why the Romans left Britain and is intended as the first of three lessons setting the context to the history of Britain in the centuries before 1066. The lesson resource includes a do now quiz at the start, slides with information for whole class reading, analysis activity of reasons why the Romans left, categorising into political, economic and military. An engaging Youtube video is linked. There is a comprehension reading activity and a final plenary slide. The resource is on sand background and is clearly laid out to reduce cognitive overload.

This is the third lesson in a scheme of work suitable for year 7 focusing on the Norman Conquest. This lesson is an overview of the “Dark Ages” in Britain and is intended as the final of three lessons setting the context to the history of Britain in the centuries before 1066. The lesson resource includes a do now quiz at the start, a reading activity which summarises the history of Britain from 410-1084. It recaps the Romans’ departure from Britain and the Viking activity and features some famous Kings from this period; Alfred the Great, King Canute and Edward the Confessor. This is supported by the slides, a literacy slide and comprehension questions to finish. The resource is on sand background and is clearly laid out to reduce cognitive overload.