Today we are going to find out about Viking life in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
We are going to compare the life in Scandinavia to how people lived in Wales.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvj8r2p
What reasons do the class as a whole think were the most important for Vikings leaving home: To raid other countries in order to get rich?
To trade with other countries in order to get rich?
To settle in other countries in order to get rich?
For adventure and the urge to explore new lands?
GOLD- Think about the country you have chosen. Create a brochure that promotes and encourages Vikings to settle in England. Think about some of the reasons that attracted the Vikings to different countries. Remember to use persuasive language to encourage the visit. Think carefully about Viking life and how they country you have chosen will help this. Remember this is more than just an advert- it will need to have images, key points, even reviews.
SILVER- Choose a country. Write an advert for the Vikings to encourage them to move to and settle in this country. Think about some of the reasons that attracted the Vikings to different countries. Remember to use persuasive language to encourage the visit. Think carefully about Viking life and how they country you have chosen will help this.
BRONZE- Think about England. Write an advert for the Vikings to encourage them to move to and settle in England. Think about some of the reasons that attracted the Vikings to different countries. Remember to use persuasive language to encourage the visit. Think carefully about Viking life and how they country you have chosen will help