The incursion aims to meet the following syllabus outcomes:

• describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-3

• identifies the meaning, purpose and context of historical sources HT4-5

• identifies and describes different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past HT4-7

• locates, selects and organises information from sources to develop an historical inquiry HT4-8

In addition, the following content will be covered

• The way of life in Viking society (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH007)

• Viking conquests and relationships with subject peoples, including the perspectives of monks, changes in the way of life of the English, and the Norman invasion (ACDSEH048)

• The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)

• Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

• The dominance of the Catholic Church (ACDSEH052)

• The role of significant individuals (ACDSEH052)