Year 5

Vikings and Anglo-Saxons

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    In this lesson, we will learn about where the Vikings came from, who they were and what they believed in.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about the first Viking raid, the Anglo-Saxon reaction to the raids and why the Vikings were feared.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about how the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings co-existed, how King Alfred defeated the Vikings and how England was divided.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about Viking settlements, the roles of men and women and the Viking laws.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about the actions significant Anglo-Saxons such as Aethelflaed, Edward the Elder and Athelstan took to try and unify England.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about how the Danes conquered Britain for a short period, before learning about the Battle of Hastings.
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