Anglo-Saxon Beginnings: Invasion and Settlement

Year 4 History Exploring Anglo-Saxon Britain Lesson 1 of 5

What Do You Already Know?

Have you heard of the Anglo-Saxons before? Where do you think they came from? What does the word 'invasion' mean to you?

Map of Early Britain and Europe

Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?

Tribes from Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands Three main groups: Angles, Saxons, and Jutes Farmers, warriors, and craftspeople Travelled across the North Sea in wooden ships

Why Did They Come to Britain?

Searching for good farmland Escaping overcrowding in their homelands Looking for wealth and opportunities Some were invited by British kings as warriors

Timeline of Anglo-Saxon Arrival

Timeline Challenge

Work in groups of 4-5 Put the event cards in the correct order Discuss why each event happened Use new vocabulary words: invasion, settlement, timeline, tribe

Impact on the People Already in Britain

Local Britons had to adapt to new neighbors Some conflict over land and resources Gradual mixing of cultures and languages Changes in how people lived and farmed

Freeze Frame Role-Play

Create freeze frames showing: 1. Local Britons' reaction to Anglo-Saxon arrival 2. Anglo-Saxons setting up new homes Think about emotions and body language Share your freeze frame with the class

What Have We Learned Today?

Where did the Anglo-Saxons come from? Why did they come to Britain? How did this affect people already living here? What questions do you still have?