Anglo-Saxon Defences Lesson

A fun lesson focussing on Anglo-Saxon defences that is part of our amazing enquiry based Anglo-Saxon Topic, aimed at Upper KS2. Available as a bundle for £18 or for download as individual lessons.

Enquiry Question: How did the Anglo-Saxons live and how have they influenced modern day Britain?*

• Clear teaching PPT introducing Anglo-Saxon defences.
• Main activity: create an Anglo-Saxon burh.
• Whole unit planning.

Pupils should be taught about Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots
Non-statutory: Anglo-Saxon invasions, settlements and kingdoms: place names and village life. Anglo-Saxon art and culture.

Pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.

They should note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms.