Lesson 1: Introduction to the Vikings:

Objective: Students will have an understanding of the Viking culture and people

Content: • Who were the Vikings? • Where did they come from? • What did they look like? • What was daily life like?

Resources: • Books with pictures of Viking people and culture • Viking exhibit in local museum • Maps of the Viking territories

Lesson 2: Viking Religion:

Objective: Students will understand how religion impacted the Vikings

Content: • What were the main beliefs of the Vikings? • How did their religion influence daily life? • What were their ceremonies and rituals? • What were the gods like in the Viking pantheon?

Resources: • Books about Viking gods and myths • Charms and amulets used by Vikings • Images of Viking temples and sacred structures

Lesson 3: Viking Trade and Travel:

Objective: Students will understand how the Vikings traded and where they traveled

Content: • What goods were traded? • What ships were used for trade and travel? • Which areas did the Vikings explore? • What impact did the Vikings have on areas they visited?

Resources: • Models of Viking ships • Images and maps of Viking trade routes • Examples of goods traded by Vikings

Lesson 4: Viking Legends and Stories:

Objective: Students will understand the stories and legends associated with the Vikings

Content: • What stories and legends tell us about the Vikings?
• Who are some of the iconic figures in Viking stories?
• What values and morals do the stories communicate?

Resources: • Books of Viking tales and stories • Timeline of the great Viking explorers • Images of scenes from Viking stories

Lesson 5: Working With Vikings:

Objective: Students will be able to work with materials from the Viking period

Content: • How did the Vikings make items such as swords, clothing, tools, and art? • What resources did the Vikings use for their projects? • How can modern technology be used to replicate Viking technologies?

Resources: • Actual Viking artifacts from museums • Websites and videos on Viking crafts • Tools and materials that can be used to replicate Viking items