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The Viking Invasions of Britain, 793-1066 CE

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 8-13
Live One-Time Class
In this One-Time class we will learn about the Viking Age in Britain, which began with raids in 793 CE at Lindisfarne and continued until 1066 with the invasion of Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian King, known as the ‘last of the Vikings’.
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(368 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-18 learners per class
60 min

What's included

1 live meeting
1 in-class hours
Assessment
A very thorough handout which has history skill specific questions and answers is provided for the student to complete at their leisure after the class.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
In this One-Time class we will learn about the Viking Age in Britain, which began with raids in June 793 CE at the abbey of Lindisfarne. It was followed by the sacking of the monastery of Jarrow in Northumbria in 794 CE and Iona in Scotland in 795 CE. Viking raids continued until 1066 with the invasion of Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian King who became known as the ‘last of the Vikings’.

Main Points:
1) Brief historical background about the Vikings.
2) The causes, nature and significant battles of Vikings invasion of England.
3) Viking settlement and establishment of Danelaw.
4) The end of the Viking Age in England.  

A very thorough handout which has history skill specific questions and answers is provided for the student to complete at their leisure after the class. Time permitting, we will approach these questions in class as a group.

Learning Goals

Students will learn a brief historical background about the Vikings.
Students will learn about the causes, nature and significant battles of Vikings invasion of England.
Students will learn about Viking settlements and establishment of Danelaw.
Students will learn about the end of the Viking Age in England.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Vikings by Kenneth Harl The Art of War in the Western World by Archer Jones Medieval Warfare by Hans Delbruck

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
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368reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Keith is a seasoned teacher having taught for over twenty years in both private and public schools in the U.S. and abroad. He holds a BA History, BS Education and a MA in Military History with years of experience teaching GCSE, A-Level, AP and IB History. His depth of knowledge reflects his enthusiasm for the subject he teaches. 

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