The Vikings Bundle Full Lesson Pack

##*How Has Britain Been Transformed by Conquest? c.790–1086* (Full Unit of Work)**## **Bundle Summary** This complete unit explores how Britain was reshaped by two major waves of conquest: the arrival of the **Vikings** and the **Norman Conquest**. Across a fully sequenced set of lessons, pupils investigate who the Vikings were, why they raided and settled, how Anglo‑Saxon England responded, and how the Norman invasion in 1066 transformed society, land ownership, language, law, and power. The scheme blends clear historical narrative with strong enquiry, source work, and accessible modelling. **What’s Included** - A full set of **PowerPoint lessons** covering: - Viking homelands, longships, and early raids - The impact of Viking settlement and the creation of the Danelaw - Alfred the Great and resistance - Everyday life in Viking Britain - The succession crisis of 1066 - The Battle of Hastings - Norman control: castles, the Feudal System, and the Harrying of the North - The Domesday Book and long‑term Norman influence - **Worksheets** for every lesson, including map work, timelines, source analysis, comprehension tasks, and creative activities - **Knowledge organiser** summarising key dates, people, and concepts - **Assessment tasks** with success criteria - **Peer and group discussion** opportunities built into every lesson - Resources designed with **clear modelling**, structured explanations, and visually engaging slides in your premium, minimalist style **Why Teachers Will Like This Resource** This bundle provides a complete, ready‑to‑teach scheme that helps pupils understand how Britain changed through conquest — politically, socially, culturally, and economically. Lessons build strong historical thinking, encourage interpretation of evidence, and support pupils in forming balanced judgements about Viking and Norman impact. The unit is coherent, engaging, and ideal for teachers seeking high‑quality resources that save planning time while delivering excellent history teaching. **Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.**