| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | History |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| What topic | Vikings coming to Britain and misconceptions about stereo types |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we’re going to travel back in time over a thousand years to meet a group of people known as the Vikings! They were brave explorers from Scandinavia, which is now made up of countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. The Vikings are often remembered for their longships, helmets with horns, and fierce battles, but there’s a lot more to their story than what we usually see in movies!
To kick off our lesson, I want you to think about what you already know or have heard about the Vikings.
Draw Your Viking: Grab a piece of paper and draw what you think a Viking looks like. Think about their clothing, weapons, and any other details you want to include!
Group Sharing: Once you’re done drawing, sit with your classmates and share your artwork. Tell them what features you included and why you think Vikings looked like that.
After sharing your drawings, let’s have a discussion about some common ideas we have about Vikings:
We’re going to explore some interesting facts about Vikings in Britain and how many of the things we think we know are actually myths! Get ready to uncover the truth about Viking life, their contributions to British culture, and how they helped shape the history of Britain.
By the end of our lesson, you’ll have a new understanding of these fascinating people. So let’s begin our adventure into the past!