Traders and Raiders
Develop children’s knowledge of Britain’s early invaders and settlers with our pre-planned and comprehensively resourced history project, Traders and Raiders. Our high-quality teaching resources help children learn about Anglo-Saxon and Viking culture, chronology and key events.
Project scope
Traders and Raiders provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Art and design
Computing
Design and technology
English
Geography
History
Music
PE
PSHE
Topics covered
- Invaders and settlers
- Anglo-Saxons
- Myths and legends – King Arthur
- Alfred the Great
- Vikings
- Viking gods and goddesses
- Viking death and afterlife beliefs
- Rune stones
- 9th century kingdoms in Britain
What's included
Traders and Raiders is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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