Viking Expansion Lessons 1-5 for OCR SHP B

5 fully differentiated, easily assessed, fully resourced lessons for the Viking Expansion topic of OCR SHP B, with success criteria linked to the Ofqual grade descriptors for you to plunder and pillage.

Titles objectives and success criteria below:

Meet the Vikings
L/O: To explore interpretations of viking culture.
 - Describe the meaning of the term ‘viking’. (3)
 - Explain common interpretations of Norse culture (5)
 - Evaluate the truth of those interpretations. (8)

Viking Homelands
L/O: To explore the geography of Scandinavia and its impact on its inhabitants
 - Explain the conditions of life in Scandinavia using first order concepts.(4)
 - Evaluate the impact on Viking culture using second order concepts (6)
 - Present sophisticated understanding of key features and characteristics of Viking Age Scandinavia (8)

Longships for Long Trips
L/O: To analyse what made Vikings great seafarers
 - Explain aspects of the Longship’s design using key features. (5)
 - Analyse why Viking longships were so effective. (6)
 - Present sophisticated understanding of key features and characteristics of Viking Age seafaring.(8)

Hierarchy and Class
L/O: To explore the different groups in Viking society
 - Demonstrate an understanding of the key features of Viking life (4)
 - Compare Viking society, and groups within it (second-order) (6)
 - Present sophisticated understanding of key features and characteristics of Viking Age Scandinavia (8)

Gods and Worship
L/O: To analyse the importance of Norse Paganism.
 - Describe the key features and characteristics of Norse Paganism (4)
 - Compare Norse Paganism to other faiths (second-order) (6)
 - Present sophisticated understanding of key features and characteristics of Norse Paganism (8)