Anglo-Saxon Beginnings: Timeline Adventures
A Journey Through Time Year 3 History Discovering Who the Anglo-Saxons Were
Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?
Groups of people from Europe Came from Germany, Denmark and Netherlands Sailed across the sea to Britain Arrived about 1,400 years ago
Think About This!
Why do you think the Anglo-Saxons left their homes in Europe? What would it be like to sail across the sea in a wooden boat?
Important History Words
INVADE - to enter someone else's land SETTLE - to make a new home somewhere TRIBE - a group of people who live together TIMELINE - shows when things happened in order
Anglo-Saxon Timeline
Timeline Building Challenge
Work in groups of 6 You have event cards with pictures and dates Put them in the right order on our class timeline Discuss: Why does this event come before that one?
My Own Timeline
Draw or write 3 main events Show what happened first, next, then last Add pictures if you want to Remember to use our new history words!
What We Learned Today
The Anglo-Saxons came to Britain after the Romans left They sailed from Europe about 1,400 years ago Timelines help us understand when things happened History is full of amazing adventures!