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Lesson 1: Who were the Vikings and why did they come to Britain?

Investigating when and why the Vikings came to Britain. Please note that this lesson, and all the lessons in the ‘British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?’ unit, will be updated and moved to Year 5 from 2024/25. Find out more in our long-term plan.

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Learning objective

To explain when and why the Vikings came to Britain.

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National curriculum

History

The national curriculum

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Cross-curricular links

Geography

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

This lesson and unit build on knowledge and concepts introduced in: British history 3: How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain? Using the link: Kapow Primary timeline, look at the timeline overview and ask:

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use the Activity: Chronology cards: support version and sequence fewer events onto the Activity: Timeline: support version.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could research additional dates and events to add to their timeline using a device.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the different reasons

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Vocabulary definitions

Anglo-Saxons

Different tribes from Northern Europe, who settled in Britain.
explorer

A person who visits a new or unfamiliar place or goes on a challenging journey.

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In this unit

Assessment – History Y4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?

Lesson 1: Who were the Vikings and why did they come to Britain?

Lesson 2: What do we know about the Vikings?

Lesson 3: How did the Vikings travel?

Lesson 4: Were the Vikings raiders or traders?

Lesson 5: What were the consequences of the Anglo-Saxon and Vikings' struggle for Britain?

Lesson 6: What was Viking life in Britain like?

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Last update: 23rd May, 2024

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