A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Anglo-Saxon topic. This KS2History planning pack includes 10 detailed lessons plans, each with accompanying pupil resource sheets and Powerpoint slides. The ten sessions in this unit aim to give an overview of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain and to highlight some of the major changes during this period. There is an emphasis on allowing pupils to consider the sources of evidence that form our understanding of this period of British history. The aims of the unit for pupils are: To gain an overview of the significant people and events during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. To contrast everyday life during the Anglo-Saxon period with modern British lifestyles. To consider broader historical themes of invading and settling before a time when Britain was unified under a single monarch. To become familiar with historical sources and accurate vocabulary relating to the Anglo-Saxon period. This pack contains everything you need to teach this unit, including differentiated activity ideas so that it can be adapted to the needs of your class. The Powerpoint text is also editable. The planning pack covers the following lessons: Who were the Anglo-Saxon invaders? Why did the Anglo-Saxons want to settle in Britain? What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? What kind of clothes did the Anglo-Saxons wear? How was Anglo-Saxon Britain ruled? Who was Alfred the Great? What was Anglo-Saxon food and drink like? How did the Anglo-Saxons write things down? How did the Anglo-Saxons find out about Christianity? What was the mystery of Sutton Hoo? This pack is brought to you from Ks2history. #lovehistory #maymadness You may also like our KS2 Beowulf Literacy Planning Pack.

Easy to follow PowerPoint art lesson for KS2 Perfect for Years 5 and 6 Lots of images and easy to follow explanations and examples The lesson covers the following points… What is Anglo-Saxon Art? What examples of Anglo-Saxon Art are there? Where can I find Anglo-Saxon Art? What are the features of Anglo-Saxon Art? The children are then challenged to design their own Anglo-Saxon sword handle. Resource sheets with hand drawn examplesof the key features are provided. The PowerPoint guides the children and teacher through the design process - step by step - with hand drawn illustrated examples for each slide. Everything you need for a successful lesson!

This resource come with a 7-lesson plan all about the Anglo Saxons settlement in Britain. The sequence of lessons: hook, chronology lesson, gathering information, making sense of the information, children draw their own conclusions, check their understand and then the final outcome. This unit follows on from the children already knowing about Roman Britain. These lessons allow the children to compare what changed and continued after the Romans. It comes with key skills for each lesson: chronology, significance, historical enquiry, cause and consequence, interpreting historical sources and continuity and change for each lesson there is also key vocabulary and resources clearly highlighted. This planning also comes with clearly differentiated resources. Only exception is if you want to use a physical timeline and artefacts, but other options are offered. On the planning grid there is also the option to assess the children as you move through the lessons according to the skills if you so wish. Finally, there is a cover sheet with skills that can be stuck into the pupils books at the beginning of the topic.

Clear, basic slides to get children to look carefully at Anglo-Saxon jewellery. Children are asked to look for clues to guess purpose and ownership as well as looking at design elements. The last slides ask the children to design and describe a piece of Anglo-Saxon jewellery, using the WAGOLL to help them. One slide is for the whiteboard, the very last slide is reproduced as a PDF if you prefer a worksheet. These slides were originally used with a Year 4 class.

Basic Power Point on Anglo Saxons

Powerpoint: Introduction to the Anglo Saxons Who were the Anglo Saxons? Where did they come from? Word: map of Anglo Saxon migrations PS: I teach in France. This does not follow specific UK guidelines

This resource is based on the novel ‘Anglo-Saxon Boy’ by Tony Bradman and is suited to KS2, ideally Y5. It is flexible and can be edited easily but pefect for whole class reading with a range of question types to think through as a class or in groups as well as individual activities at the end. There are questions on each chapter 1-15 with each resource taking the same format of quick start retrieval questions, vocabulary questions, two partnered talk inference style questions, two individual thinking questions and a solo activity.

This includes a timeline and covers who the Anglo-Saxons were, where they lived, what they did to entertain themselves, key vocabulary, what they wore and their beliefs.

Knowledge organiser to support the teaching of Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. Includes a timetline, key people, key places and key vocabulary. Great to have on a working wall or display and refer to within lessons, or to stick into children’s books.

A KS3 History lesson that focuses on life in England during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. Students will investigate England pre-1066; looking at who ruled the country, how many people lived here, religion and how wealth was generated through trade. This lesson is a perfect start for students before looking at the chaotic events of 1066. There are a number of comprehension questions for students to answer at the end of the lesson.

An outstanding Anglo-Saxons and Vikings unit that covers all you need to know. Suitable for Y4/Y5 but can be adapted to Y3 or Y6 easily. All worksheets needed provided and detailed PowerPoints for each lesson. Detailed planning also provided. Includes: L.O. To understand who the Vikings were and how they lived. Success Criteria I know the countries the Vikings came from I know when they lived I know a little about why they came to England I know about their everyday life L.O. To understand what made the Viking longboat so successful Success Criteria I know what the keel is and why it helped the boat to move through the water I know what the sail was made from I know the materials the longships were made of I know why there was a carved masthead I can show what I know by labeling my drawing L.O. To understand why the Vikings traveled to England and why some chose to settle here Success Criteria I can work with my team to produce and trade goods By the end of the lesson I will know what difficulties the Vikings faced and why some chose to stay in England. and 5. L.O. To understand why the Vikings raided Lindisfarne and describe the events through poetry. Success Criteria I understand the events of Lindisfarne including why the Vikings raided I can understand the feelings of both sides of the raid I can chose interesting vocabulary to show what I know through my poem and 7. L.O. To understand who the Anglo-Saxons were and how they lived Success Criteria I know the countries the Anglos and Saxons came from I know when they lived I know a little about why they came to England I know about their everyday life L.O. To be able to use the internet to research an area of Viking life Success Criteria I can use google to search for information by typing in key words I can make notes about what I have read- not just copy! I can share my facts with detail I can make notes based on other children’s facts L.O. To know facts about Viking gods and show what I know through drawing and labelling a picture. Success Criteria Make notes about some of the Viking gods Use these notes to draw and label my favourite god L.O. To be able to discuss open ended questions linked to the Vikings Success Criteria Listen to others - don’t interrupt If you want to talk, hold out your hand Respond to what others have said Try to join in Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 History year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 knowledge skills lks2 uks2 long ship longship

This lesson has been created to provide KS3 (Year 7) with an overview of Anglo-Saxon society. It focuses on who A-S society consists of, key earldoms, key words, and the hierarchy. This download includes: Anglo-Saxon Society PowerPoint Printing: Maps & Key Words Sheets If you post or share these resources anywhere, please give credit. Instagram - @missa.history

I taught this lesson ahead of the Norman Conquest unit in Y7, so students could have a point of comparison when they later considered how much change there was in the Norman Period. Could also be taught as a lesson in part of a unit on the Anglo-Saxons, or as part of a thematic study. Full lesson with resources included.

A full lesson for KS2 about how Anglo-Saxon Britain was organised, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. How was Anglo-Saxon Britain ruled? This lesson looks at five major kingdoms from Anglo-Saxon Britain. Pupils will learn about the social hierarchy and will use character cards to rank different people in order of importance. Then they will look at how their local area relates to the kingdom structure and investigate the meaning of local place names that originate from Anglo-Saxon times. Objectives: To find out how Anglo-Saxons kingdoms were organised To investigate Anglo-Saxon place names The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. You may also like: Anglo-Saxons Unit for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Anglo-Saxon topic. What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? A complete lesson for KS2 Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from? A complete lesson for KS2

A full lesson for KS2 about Anglo-Saxon food, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. What was Anglo-Saxon food and drink like? This lesson allows pupils to think about the foods they like to eat and compare them to the foods available in Anglo-Saxon Britain, both in terms of everyday meals and feasting foods. Pupils will design an Anglo-Saxon menu and have the opportunity to make and taste Anglo-Saxon honey bread. Objectives: To find out which foods were available in Anglo-Saxon times To follow an Anglo-Saxon recipe for honey bread The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. You may also like: Anglo-Saxons Unit for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Anglo-Saxon topic. What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? A complete lesson for KS2 Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from? A complete lesson for KS2

Assembly script, resource and quiz.

Big picture revision sheet for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1088 Perfect for revision.

Presenting our engaging and informative PDF, the perfect class assembly script for teachers looking to bring the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons to life in front of the entire school! This carefully crafted script takes students on a captivating journey through the key events, people, and culture of the Anglo-Saxon period. With its easy-to-follow format, teachers can effortlessly prepare their class to deliver an unforgettable performance that will both educate and entertain. Our Anglo-Saxons class assembly script includes: A comprehensive script with clear speaking parts for every student Engaging, age-appropriate content tailored for primary school students Fun, interactive elements to keep the audience engaged and entertained Brief historical context and background information to help teachers guide their students through the material Not only will your students learn about the rich history of the Anglo-Saxons, but they’ll also develop essential skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and self-confidence. But wait, there’s more! Be sure to check out our extensive range of resources available on the TES website, covering a variety of topics and subjects, perfect for enhancing your teaching experience. Please leave us a review if you find the review useful! If you leave a review, send me a picture of the review at dan@theteachingcouple.com and I will send you some free planning resources! Don’t miss this opportunity to create a memorable and educational class assembly that will leave a lasting impression on your students and audience alike. Download our Anglo-Saxons Class Assembly Script PDF today and watch history come alive!

Revision resources for Anglo Saxon and Norman England GCSE- Edexcel 1060-1088 Includes: exam question planning sheets- including describe 2 features Qs for Norman England 12 markers on Odo and succession crisis 1087 16 marker on change and continuity Norman England Gap fills and quick fill resources for limited 1 hour revision sessions. Key People- who is who for Anglo Saxon and Norman England Key words sheets Match up- Which rebellion? (Rebellions against William I)

Anglo Saxon artifact grid