Vikings: Exploring Ancient Civilizations

by Tracey Ann Schofield

Here's an exciting, hands-on collection of ideas and activities designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of the ancient Vikings. Learn about Viking citizens, politics, food, fashion, religion, currency, commerce, literature, art, architecture and travel. Through innovative group and individual projects, students discover the intricacies of Viking society and the accomplishments of one of history's most fascinating peoples, separating fact from fantasy as they examine the everyday lives of these infamous old world traders, raiders and explorers. Using Exploring Ancient Vikings as their guidebook to adventure, students replicate Viking jewelry, drinking horns, coins, board games and weapons; bake bread using a centuries-old Scandinavian recipe; draw gripping beasts; raise runestones; sail longships; write legends; and much, much more. Unique source materials add to the wealth of information included in this outstanding resource.

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2002