This is an introductory lesson to the Vikings history unit for KS2.
This lesson covers:
- Who the Vikings were and where they came from
- Jorvik as the capital of Viking England
- Jorvik / Modern York comparison
- Viking lifestyle
- Houses
- Clothing
- Work/Farming/Raiding/Craftsmanship
- Leisure activities
- Gods
- Language / words we still use today
Whole resource includes:
- PowerPoint (29 slides)
- Lesson Plan
- Printouts, worksheets, scaffolding and word mat
- Independent Task (differentiated)
- Lots of opportunities for group/partner discussion
- Timers on screen for activities to boost engagement
- Links to short BBC Teach videos
- Mini whiteboard tasks
