Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from?

Part of our amazing enquiry based, ten lesson topic on Anglo-Saxons, aimed at Upper KS2. Available as a bundle for £10 or for download as individual lessons.

Enquiry Question: Who were the Anglo-Saxons and how do we know about them?

• Clear teaching PPT illustrating where the Anglo-Saxons came from with clear maps as well as exploring why they came to Britain.
• Jigsaw activity, students add the countries in Europe where the Anglo-Saxons came from to complete the map of Europe.
• Single lesson plan.

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.