The Anglo Saxons
The invaders and settlers of the Dark Ages. This one day workshop explores why the Anglo Saxons came to Britain and where they came from. Chronology, archaeology and various historical sources are compared, and we re-create an Anglo Saxon village.
The day starts with an 'invasion' by the Anglo Saxons. We aim to take the children by surprise - just as the Britons were taken by surprise in the 4th century!
The class will be divided into Britons and Anglo Saxon 'settlers', with enough costumes for everyone. We recommend that the children wear P.E. kits as they will be changing in and out of costumes
throughout the day.
We use role play and pictures to demonstrate where the Anglo Saxons came from, and discuss why they sailed from their homeland to settle in Britain.
The Sutton Hoo Burial is 're-enacted', using models and scaled down versions of the treasures that were recovered from the grave. Archaeology is discussed, and the children will have the opportunity to handle original artefacts.
An armour demonstration then follows - we expect lots of audience participation! The children make their own shields and participate in 'Battle Drill'.
Lunchtime leads us into a Dark Age Feast, where the
children get a chance to taste authentic Anglo Saxon food.
Traditional story-telling is used to introduce the importance of oral history.
We re-create an Anglo Saxon village, complete with metal workers, grain millers, spinning and weaving, crafts and traditional games. All of the children will make a metal amulet to take home and keep.
Our Sutton Hoo model is excavated with the help of our experts - 'Professer Martin' and 'Doctor Robinson', and we discover what has happened to the burial site over 1300 years. A time line demonstrates how many years have passed since the original burial.
The ''History Detectives' game introduces the children to different historical sources and their interpretations.
Finally, a visit to the 'Mini Museum' - original and reproduction artefacts to look at and discuss. This session can be used to promote follow-on projects within the classroom.
Anglo Saxons Sample Day Plan
come from? Interactive maps and pictures. Introduction to
archaeology.
Dark Age Village.
This is intended as a guide only - the schedule can be changed to suit your school's needs.
The one day Anglo Saxon workshop is designed to cover the following areas of the curriculum:
*Invaders and settlers - why people move away from where they were born
* The Sutton Hoo burial and why it is important
* Different historical sources and their uses
*Chronological order
* Speaking and Listening
* Drama and empathy
Prices
Whole Day £250
Half DAy £150
Each workshop goes out with 2 members of staff and can be fitted around the normal school timetable.
- We bring costumes for everyone (sorry teachers - that doesn't include you!)
We cater for up to 60 children at a time
£250 for a whole day/£150 for a half day workshop
£1 per child for materials
£1 per child for the Dark Age Feast
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- We carry Public liability insurance and all of our members hold enhanced CRB checks.
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