Viking Gods and Goddesses

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Invaders and Settlers: Vikings Mythology, Art and Culture

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Objectives

History

Understand how knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
Ask historically valid questions.
Gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts in relation to Viking beliefs.
Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.

Computing

Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content.

Lesson Planning

Develop your understanding of the Viking Gods and Goddesses; Research facts using the internet and create a Top Trumps game.

Teaching Outcomes:

To investigate further the beliefs of others and learn about Viking gods and goddesses.
To use research skills to find out about Viking gods and goddesses.

Children can:

Understand that mythology was an important part of Viking life.
Create a game based around the Viking gods and goddesses.

Planning

Provided Resources

Top Trumps blank template
Top Trumps headings template
Top Trumps Gods and Goddesses research sheet
Gods and Goddesses

You Will Need

DK Eyewitness book – Viking p. 52-53 Gods and Legends
100 Viking Facts book p.36-37 Gods and Goddesses

Weblinks

Viking beliefs from bbc.co.uk
Viking Gods and Goddesses - YouTube clip
What did the Vikings believe in? from bbc.co.uk
Instructions for playing Top Trumps from wikihow.com