Anglo-Saxon Beginnings: Who Were They?

Year 4 History Discovering the Anglo-Saxons and Scots Their journey to Britain after 410 AD

Starter: Where Did They Come From?

Look at this map of Britain and Europe What do you notice about the locations? Share what you already know about invasions

Who Were the Anglo-Saxons?

Tribes from what is now Germany and Denmark Made up of three main groups: Angles, Saxons, and Jutes They were farmers, warriors, and craftspeople Lived in small villages led by chiefs

Who Were the Scots?

Celtic people from Ireland and Scotland Also called 'Scoti' by the Romans Skilled warriors and sailors Often raided coastal areas for treasure and land

Timeline: When Did They Come?

Why Did They Invade Britain?

Searching for fertile farmland Escaping overcrowding in their homelands Looking for wealth and treasure Britain seemed less defended after Romans left

Timeline Activity: Put Events in Order

Work in your groups of 4-5 Use the event cards to create your timeline Place events from earliest to latest Be ready to explain your choices

Impact on the People Already in Britain

Local Britons had to adapt to new rulers Some fled to Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany Languages and cultures mixed together New settlements changed the landscape

Plenary: What Have We Learned?

Quick quiz time! Thumbs up or down: Did Anglo-Saxons come from France? Did they arrive before or after the Romans left? What does 'invasion' mean?