Anglo-Saxons

This term in Year 5, we’ve been diving into the fascinating history of the Anglo-Saxons. As part of our topic, we've explored why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain, where they came from, and the reasons behind why the Romans' left Britain.
We started our lesson by ordering dates in history on a human timeline. We then started investigating why the Anglo-Saxons decided to settle in Britain. The children discovered that the Anglo-Saxons came from areas like modern-day Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. We explored the push and pull factors, learning about their search for better farmland and the decline of Roman rule.
We also looked at why the Romans left Britain after such a long period of rule. The children learned that the Roman Empire was under attack from other invaders, so the soldiers had to return to Rome, leaving Britain vulnerable to new settlers.
To bring our learning to life, the class worked in small groups to research these big questions. Each group gathered information, discussed their ideas, and then presented their findings to the rest of the class. It was wonderful to see such teamwork and enthusiasm, and the presentations were filled with interesting facts and creative ways to share what they had learned.
The children have really enjoyed uncovering this period of British history, and we can’t wait to continue exploring more about the Anglo-Saxons in the coming weeks!