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Primary History: Viking Settlements
In this Viking culture worksheet, students complete 4 extension activities to learn about Viking settlements. Students write a newspaper story, a TV newscast between Alfred the Great and the Danes, use a map to locate modern towns that...
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Primary History Primary History Extension activity - Alfred the Great
In this primary history worksheet, students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects based on Alfred the Great of England to complete.
Curated OER
Primary History: Vikings
In this Viking information worksheet, learners complete several extension activities that help them learn information about the history of Vikings. Students make a timeline and research several topics.
World Wide School
World Wide School: The Anglo Saxon Chronicle
This site offers Rev. James Ingram's 1823 translation of "The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," along with footnotes. An extensive bibliography is available as well.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Anglo Saxon Chronicle on Alfred the Great
This section of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle covers the years 878 through 886 and describes a series of conflicts Alfred the Great had with Viking invaders.
Other
Great Britain Guide: Anglo Saxon Britain Viking Raids
This site from the Great Britain guide provides the history of the Anglo-Saxons in England between the mid-5th century and the Norman Conquest (410-1066). Shows the transition from their being invaders to being invaded, first by Vikings...
Britain Express
Britain Express: Alfred the Great Biography
This site provides information regarding Alfred the Great, including a short biography with related links. Includes basic but also specific and little-known information about Alfred the Great and the time period during which he lived.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Alfred the Great
History of Alfred the Great, who was an Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex in England, reigning from 871-899 AD. Site includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Anglo Saxon Churches
This site describes the Anglo-Saxon influence on the development of medieval church architecture. Information about where some of the churches are today and the styles of the windows, crosses, and towers. Has links to more information on...
Britain Express
Britian Express: Anglo Saxon Life Kinship and Lordship
Explains the Anglo-Saxon's social obligation, the King's powers, the King and religion, Wergilds, and the women's role.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biographies for Kids: Alfred the Great
On this site, learn about the biography of Alfred the Great from the Middle Ages. Investigate the King of Wessex and the Anglo-Saxons.
Curated OER
Bbc History: Historic Figures: Alfred the Great (Ad 849 99): Portrait
Artist's portrait of Alexander the Great.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great. - Lardner, 1885
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great (c. 849 - 26 October 899) was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is noted for his defense of the kingdom against the Danish Vikings, becoming the only English King to be awarded...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alfred the Great
An illustration of the legend of Alfred the Great letting the cakes burn because he was preoccupied with thoughts of his kingdom.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alfred the Great
The king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is famous for his defence of the kingdom against the Vikings.