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Weaving (lucet)

What is a lucet?A lucet is a simple tool, like a two-pronged fork, used to make strong, stretchy cords by looping wool or string around it.

Core Vocabularyweave, thread, sew, fringe, loosen, tension, rope, knot

What arts and crafts did the Anglo Saxons make?The Anglo-Saxons made beautiful arts and crafts like patterned brooches, carved wooden objects, colourful woven clothes and cords, and metalwork decorated with animals and patterns.

What key events happened at the end of the Roman Empire?
The Roman soldiers weren’t getting paid, so they decided to stop defending the land. 3 tribes settled after the Romans – the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes.They came to settle because Gildas the Monk wrote recounts about the fall of the Romans.

How was Anglo-Saxon England ruled after the settlement of the Angles, Jutes and Saxons? Anglo-Saxon England was split up into seven kingdoms: Wessex, Sussex, Essex, Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, Kent.
Each kingdom had its own King. These Kings did not get along and each was striving to have power, influence and lots of money.The kingdoms fought many times.

Who were the Scots and what was their role in early British history?The Scots came from Ireland and settled in the west of Scotland, joining with local tribes to form the Kingdom of Scotland. They played an important role in the early history of Britain, especially in the north. The Scots had their own culture and language and often clashed with other groups like the Picts and Anglo-Saxons. Eventually, they helped shape the country we now know as Scotland.

Invader – A group or person who enters a country by force, like the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Scots after the Roman Empire fell.

Kingdom – A land ruled by a king or queen; early Anglo-Saxon England was divided into seven kingdoms such as Wessex and Northumbria.

Danelaw – The area of England where Vikings settled and ruled, mainly in the north and east of the country.

Raid – A sudden attack, often by Vikings on monasteries to take valuables.

Monastery – A religious community or building where monks lived and worked—often raided during Viking invasions.

Recipes:

Vegetable Soup

Anglo Saxon bread

Giving instructions

What is unleavened bread?Unleavened bread is a type of bread made without yeast, so it stays flat instead of rising.

Investigations:

The Wright Brothers -How paper plane flight is affected by weight and balance.

Famous scientists from history

Discussions, explanations, presentation