Lesson Planning
The children will look at Anglo-Saxon artefacts, particularly jewellery, and make their own to wear at the feast.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To understand the uses of jewellery by Anglo-Saxons and learn about its production.
- To understand the skill needed by Anglo-Saxon metal workers and create some Anglo-Saxon-style jewellery.
Children will:
- Explain how archaeologists use objects to work out what life was like centuries ago.
- Understand the significance of jewellery in Anglo-Saxon culture.
- Describe some Anglo-Saxon jewellery and/or decorated objects.
- Make a replica piece of Anglo-Saxon jewellery.