History // Medieval Times
The Vikings
Who the Vikings were: seafaring warriors and traders from Scandinavia; longships; Viking raids on Britain; that Vikings also settled and farmed
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Could the learner tell you who the Vikings were, where they came from, and that they did more than just raid and fight?
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- Describe who the Vikings were and where they came from
- Explain what made longships special (fast, could sail in shallow water, dragon prows)
- State that Vikings were not just raiders but also farmers, traders, and settlers
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The Vikings
Ages 5 to 7 // Concept
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2 topics- Vikings vs Anglo-SaxonsRequired
Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9
Must know who the Vikings were before studying their conflict with Anglo-Saxons
- Anglo-Saxon BritainHelpful
Medieval Times // Ages 7 to 9
Viking knowledge provides contrast and context for Anglo-Saxon Britain
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