Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Anglo-Saxons: an overview

Anglo-Saxon Times

Write down what you know about the Anglo-Saxons. Watch this video and add to your notes.





"A Window on Anglo-Saxon Life": Watch this video and add to your notes.
 



One difficulty for archeologists in studying Anglo-Saxon times was that much of their building was done with wood.





Fact Sheet on the Anglo-Saxon: Listed are important facts about the Anglo-Saxon era. Using your textbook (page 1), fill in the required information. Study this information for an upcoming quiz.

  1. Anglo-Saxon Village, Stow, Norfolk : Reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon village.
  2. Anglo-Saxon Dwelling: Here is a reconstruction that shows what an Anglo-Saxon home might have looked like.
  3. Why are there differences in the reconstructions? How do these videos give insight into the times?
  4. Writing and sharing: in what ways would your life in these times be easier or more difficult? The same or different.



Kensington Runestone Story: an interesting sidebar



Here are some more interesting websites:

Talbot's Fine Accessories: jewelry and clothing of the era

Anglo-Saxon Women: something besides swords and battle

The Life of an Anglo-Saxon Princess: about the opening of a tomb

 Here is a link about Anglo-Saxon times: Ravensgard Anglo-Saxon Culture. Find information to support ideas in your writing.

No comments:

Post a Comment