History·Medieval Times·conceptual
The Vikings
Who the Vikings were: seafaring warriors and traders from Scandinavia; longships; Viking raids on Britain; that Vikings also settled and farmed
Suggested ages 5–7
Evidence of understanding
- Describe who the Vikings were and where they came from
- Explain what made longships special (fast, could sail in shallow water, dragon prows)
- State that Vikings were not just raiders but also farmers, traders, and settlers
Assessment prompt
Could The Vikings tell you who the Vikings were, where they came from, and that they did more than just raid and fight?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.