Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?
Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge about Roman Britain, which they built in the year 4 unit on this topic. Pupils' understanding of the changes that the Romans brought to Britain helps them to understand how things changed once more with the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons. It prepares pupils for various year 4 and 5 units concerning Anglo-Saxon England and the impact Viking invasions and settlement had on it.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils need to know that the Romans abandoned Britain in 410 CE.
- Pupils need to know there was a strong Celtic influence on the culture and heritage of the British Isles.
- Pupils need to understand that society continues to change and develop across time.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge about Roman Britain, which they built in the year 4 unit on this topic. Pupils' understanding of the changes that the Romans brought to Britain helps them to understand how things changed once more with the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons. It prepares pupils for various year 4 and 5 units concerning Anglo-Saxon England and the impact Viking invasions and settlement had on it.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils need to know that the Romans abandoned Britain in 410 CE.
- Pupils need to know there was a strong Celtic influence on the culture and heritage of the British Isles.
- Pupils need to understand that society continues to change and develop across time.
Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons: what changed after the Romans left?
In this unit, pupils focus on what changed in Britain after the Romans left. They learn about the coming of the Anglo-Saxons and the rise of Mercia. Pupils end the unit by analysing what had changed after the Romans left Britain.
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