The Anglo-Saxons, Vikings & the Normans

Many teachers will be familiar with aspects of these societies from earlier versions of the National Curriculum. The Curriculum 2014 introduced new areas such as the relations with the Scots and the continuity with the Normans. These societies have often proved popular with plenty of interesting sources including archaeology and artefacts. This is a crucial area of study with children given an opportunity to learn about the origins of so much of the United Kingdom. There is plenty of scope for a range of fascinating historical investigations using a range of key historical concepts.

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Podcast Series: The Anglo-Saxons

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In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester looks at the history of the Anglo-Saxons.
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Podcast Series: William I to Henry VII

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An HA Podcasted History featuring Professor David Bates and Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia, Dr Philip Morgan of Keele University, Professor Mark Ormrod of the University of York, Dr James Davis of Queens University Belfast, Professor Michael Hicks of the University of Winchester, Dr Sean Cunningham of...
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Podcast Series: The Vikings

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An HA Podcasted History of the Vikings featuring Professor Rosamond McKitterick, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge.
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Podcast Series: An Introduction to Magna Carta

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What precedents were there to Magna Carta? Why was the charter originally drawn up and signed in 1215? Why was it reissued during the thirteenth century? Would “ordinary” people have been aware of Magna Carta? How effective was Magna Carta as means to controlling medieval kings? Why was it resurrected...
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The Vikings - Primary E-CPD

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The purpose of this unit is to provide for teachers' subject knowledge on the Vikings. This reflects a need for up-to-date and scholarly historical knowledge, but this also demonstrates that it is essential to see the Vikings as having diversified experiences and impacts over time in a variety of geographical contexts...
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Podcast Series: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire

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In this HA Podcast Series Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester discusses Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire.
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The Normans

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This Topic Pack gives you a brief summary on the Normans.
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Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings

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Please note: these resources were produced as part of the Nuffield Primary History project (1991-2009) and pre-date the 2014 National Curriculum. A series of lessons, exemplars and guides to help you teach your students about the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
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