Lesson Planning

Learn about the pagan beliefs of the Anglo-Saxons, paint a god or goddess and make a lucky amulet.

Teaching Outcomes:

To understand that the Roman Empire had brought Christianity to pagan Britannia in the 3rd century.
To research and create a fact sheet about an Anglo-Saxon god or goddess.
To design and make a clay Anglo-Saxon amulet.

Children will:

Explain that the Anglo-Saxons were pagans when they first invaded Britannia.
Understand that the Romans had introduced Christianity to Britannia.
Research and describe an Anglo-Saxon god or goddess.
Make an Anglo-Saxon amulet.

Planning