Y7: 4-1. The Normans – Introduction

Year 7A & Year 7B

Today we are going to:

  • write a test on the Anglo-Saxons and religion
  • start our topic on “The Normans”!

Follow the order in which I give you instructions:

1.

Test

Time!

First we are going to write a short test on “Anglo-Saxons & Religion”.

2.

In the eleventh century the Anglo-Saxons’ influence in England declined and the Normans influence increased. Let’s look at a brief overview of how England become ruled by Normans…

From Anglo-Saxons to Normans. (3:31 minutes long)

3.

Fill in the missing words on the timeline “From Anglo-Saxons to Normans”, p.61.

4.

Now, let’s go back to the 8th and 9th Centuries AD and look at the Vikings…

The Vikings – an introduction. (1:46 minutes long)

5.

Fill in the missing words on the notes on “The Vikings”, p.62.

6.

Here are videos with additional information about the Vikings:

60-Second Histories: Vikings – Who Were the Vikings? (1:49 min long)

The Vikings – In a nutshell. (2:07 min long)

Vikings: ‘The Real Vikings’ – Who Were the Vikings? (2:30 min long)

Also watch this video clip about the Vikings – it is not for the faint-hearted, as it explains the Blood-Eagle (in quite gruesome terms…

What is a Blood Eagle. (1:33 min long)

7.

Use the rest of the lesson to make sure that your books are up to date…

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