Traders and Raiders

Year 4History

Project overview

Develop children’s knowledge of Britain’s early invaders and settlers with our pre-planned and comprehensively resourced history project, Traders and Raiders. Our high-quality teaching resources help children learn about Anglo-Saxon and Viking culture, chronology and key events.

Key Learning Topics

  • Invaders and settlers
  • <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/topic/anglo-saxons-ks2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anglo-Saxons</a>
  • Myths and legends – King Arthur
  • Alfred the Great
  • <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/topic/vikings-ks2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vikings</a>
  • Viking gods and goddesses
  • Viking death and afterlife beliefs
  • Rune stones
  • 9th century kingdoms in Britain
Cross-curricular links

  • Art and design
  • Computing
  • Design and technology
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Music
  • PE
  • PSHE

Lesson activities with quality supporting resources

All our projects have high quality resources provided. Each resource is designed as part of the lesson, so it supports the learning exactly where it should. Traders and Raiders includes:


  • 58 lesson activities

  • 47 high quality resources

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