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Timelines

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Invaders and Settlers: Anglo-Saxons Introduction to the Anglo-Saxons

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Objectives

History

  • Understand that many different peoples have settled in Britain since the start of the Common Era and have helped shape the nation; Gain historical perspective.

English

  • Use spoken language to develop understanding.

Lesson Planning

Working with the timeline of Britain, the children learn about how the Anglo-Saxons fit into the British chronology, discuss the terms ‘invaders’ and ‘settlers’ and the implications of invasions.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand that Britain has been invaded and settled numerous times and place these into context.
  • To discuss and understand the meaning of the terms ‘invaders’ and ‘settlers.’

Children will:

  • Define the terms invaders and settlers.
  • Place significant dates concerning the Anglo-Saxons on a timeline of British history.
  • Discuss why invasions are not always unpopular and why settlers are not always welcome.

You Will Need

  • British history research resources

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