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Anglo-Saxons
This interactive web site invites exploration of Anglo-Saxon history, culture, and daily life. It is easy to navigate, has clear information, and nice features like pop-up definitions when the cursor moves over the highlighted...
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Primary History - Anglo-Saxon Beliefs
In this Anglo Saxon history learning exercise, students research the four Anglo Saxon gods after whom the days of the week are named. They write about the early life of St. Patrick and discuss the time capsule effect of Anglo Saxon graves.
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Primary History: Extension Activity- Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?
For this Anglo-Saxon history worksheet, students choose one or more of the four possible extension activities pertaining to Anglo-Saxon history.
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The Anglo-Saxons in London
In this English history worksheet, students read a 2 paragraph selection about Anglo-Saxon settlers. Students answer 2 short answer questions about the reading.
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Anglo-Saxon Clothes
Fifth graders complete a research project. In this Anglo-Saxon lesson plan, 5th graders use the Internet to look at Anglo-Saxon clothes and discuss objects used by many Anglo-Saxons. Students work in groups to research either a man,...
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Primary History - Anglo Saxons at War
In this Anglo Saxon history activity, student draw a picture of an Anglo Saxon soldier and compare it to a Roman soldier. They attempt to read Anglo Saxon war poetry and they try to think of persuasive arguments to get men to join them...
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Primary History: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons?
In this world history activity, students investigate, "What happened to the Anglo Saxons?" They examine Anglo Saxon influence on language and place names. They describe the Norman invasion from two points of view and find pictures of...
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Anglo-Saxon Runes
In this Anglo-Saxon runes instructional activity, students look at the Anglo-Saxon alphabet and write a secret message to a friend using Anglo-Saxon letters called runes.
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Primary History: Anglo-Saxon Life
In this Anglo-Saxon activity, students complete 4 extension activities that help them learn more about the Anglo-Saxon life. Students draw a picture of an Anglo-Saxon house, make a list of the steps to make a tunic, research the jobs of...
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Primary History Extension Activity - Invasion and Settlement
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study Anglo-Saxon invasion and settlement of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Making Anglo - Saxon Clothes
Pupils research as if they are archaeologists how Anglo-Saxon clothes were made. In this Anglo-Saxon clothing lesson plan, students use the internet and books to research clothing. Pupils also draw clothing.
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Exploring Anglo Saxon Clothes
Students create a display. In this Anglo Saxon lesson, students work in groups to create table top displays on the clothes worn by Anglo Saxons. Students share their displays and complete an activity sheet.
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Primary History: The Anglo Saxons
In this Anglo Saxon worksheet, students are given a bordered paper to write their own manuscript about a special event.
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Primary History: The Anglo-Saxons
In this primary Anglo-Saxon worksheet, students cut out a series of pictures/statements to create a timeline. A reference web site is given for additional activities
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Primary History - Kings and Laws
In this ancient history worksheet, students draw a diagram showing the social order in Anglo Saxon times. They write an account of the Sutton Hoo ship burial as if they were a newspaper reporter. They determine if their school is located...
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Primary History Extension Activity- Stories and Pastimes
In this Anglo-Saxon stories worksheet, students choose one or more of the 4 possible extension activities pertaining to the storytelling and pastimes of the Anglo-Saxon period.
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Primary History: The Anglo Saxons
In this Anglo Saxon activity, students find items in a picture that the Anglo Saxons did not have in their time period. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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A Comparative Study on Heroes in Hindu and Anglo-Saxon Cultures
Students research Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religions and cultures. They research legends and myths about Hindu and Anglo-Saxon religious and cultural heroes. They write a comparison and contrast essay on the two cultures and their heroes.
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Primary History Extension activity Growing Up
In this primary history instructional activity, students sharpen their research skills as they study Anglo-Saxon life in the Middle Ages in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Beowulf: Songs of Ancient Heroes
Introduce your class to epic heroes with these activities for Beowulf. After watching a video clip, taking notes on heroes, and tracking characteristics of heroism throughout Beowulf, class members retell an episode of Beowulf using a...
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Immigration: A History
Studnets trace how immigration patterns have changed in America's history. They analyze the relationship between economic growth and immigration.
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Social Studies:Anglo-Saxon Dress Accessories
Students discover the materials and designs used by Anglo-Saxons. By examining an ancient village, they determine materials and shapes most frequently used to make brooches and strap fittings. Finally, students draw pictures of the...
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Documenting Women's Lives - Anglo-Saxon England
Students read excerpts from poems from women who lived during the Middle Ages. They match the correct document to statements on a workshee they are to complete.
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Primary History: Viking Raiders
In this Viking history activity, students complete 4 extension activities that help them learn about Viking raiders. Students research how monks lived, imagine a discussion between a monk and a Viking, draw Viking weapons, and brainstorm...