Lower Key Stage 2 Invaders and Settlers: Anglo-Saxons

Introduction to the Anglo-Saxons

Working with the timeline of Britain, the children learn about how the Anglo-Saxons fit into the British chronology, discuss the terms ‘invaders’ and ‘settlers’ and the implications of invasions.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To understand that Britain has been invaded and settled numerous times and place these into context.
• To discuss and understand the meaning of the terms ‘invaders’ and ‘settlers.’

Children will:

• Define the terms invaders and settlers.
• Place significant dates concerning the Anglo-Saxons on a timeline of British history.
• Discuss why invasions are not always unpopular and why settlers are not always welcome.

• Timeline: British History
• Starter cards

• British history research resources

Interactive timeline from bbc.co.uk
Saxons from primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk
England history timeline from datesandevents.org
Creating a timeline online from softschools.com
Using Excel to create a timeline from internetforclassrooms.com
Download a timeline template from office.microsoft.com

Using drama, the children gain some empathy for the decisions faced by families of Anglo-Saxons and Britons, and the consequences of historical events.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To understand the priorities of invaders and settlers and the reasons for their decisions.
• To participate in role-play and consider and evaluate different viewpoints.

Children will:

• Understand how ordinary people’s lives have helped to shape Britain.
• Show awareness of cause and consequence of some historical events.

• Ballot papers

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