History – Yr 3/4 – Vikings Unit – Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past?

12 Lesson Unit
Including all lessons and lesson activities.

In this unit, children are introduced to the idea that people from other societies have been coming to Britain for a long time. Children find out how Viking influence spread through different parts of the world and how, over a
period of years, the Vikings eventually settled in Britain.
Children will develop their understanding of chronology, describe and identify reasons for and results of historical events, situation and changes. As well as consider different ways in which the past can be interpreted.

Includes:
Contents
Introduction
Medium-Term Plan
Preparatory information
Lesson 1 On the move
Lesson 2 Invaders and settlers
Lesson 3 Where did they come from and where did they go?
Lesson 4 Longships
Lesson 5 When did the Vikings arrive?
Lesson 6 The riches of the monasteries
Lesson 7 Illuminated letters and runes
Lesson 8 Viking artefacts
Lesson 9 Everyday Viking life
Lesson 10 Viking visit
Lesson 11 King Alfred and the Danelaw
Lesson 12 Presenting the everyday life of Vikings in Britain
Picture Prompt Sheets