Golden Age and Dark Age: Comparison with life in Anglo-Saxon England

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK Baghdad - NEW LOOK

Objectives

History

  • To place historical periods on a timeline, noting connections with other historical periods studied.
  • To make notes about Anglo-Saxon life and compare with what we have learned about life in Baghdad c.900 CE.

Enquiry question
How did life in the Golden Age of Baghdad compare to life in the Dark Age of Anglo-Saxon England?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Research and make a summary about life in Anglo-Saxon England.
  • Make a comparison between Anglo-Saxon England and Golden Age Baghdad.

You Will Also Need

No extra resources are required for this session.