A full lesson for KS2 about Sutton Hoo (an Anglo-Saxon burial site discovered in England), including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets.
What was the mystery of Sutton Hoo?
In this lesson, pupils will learn about the mystery of Sutton Hoo. Pupils will go on a treasure hunt to find out about some of the grave artefacts discovered at Sutton Hoo and they will discuss what deductions can be made from them. Pupils will look at the evidence and decide what kind of person was at the heart of the burial.
Objectives:
- To explore the significance of the Sutton Hoo discovery
- To investigate artefacts from an Anglo-Saxon grave
The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class.
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