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Teaching Packs

Downloadable resources for educators about Brecks heritage, landscape and environment.

Vikings of the Brecks

The Lives and stories of the Vikings of the Brecks

KS2 Curriculum Pack 

During this 6-lesson curriculum pack you will explore the fascinating history of Vikings, contextualised within the history of the Brecks and East Anglia. The pack explores key topics including:
• Who were the Vikings?
• Why did the Vikings leave Scandinavia?
• Viking Invasions of East Anglia
• What was everyday life like in Viking Society and in a Viking Village.
• Vikings of the Brecks, Exploring key individuals

Created by theatre company, Magic Floor Productions, the pack is guided by Viking characters Odger and Ulf, and includes original audio narration, as well as a range of creative activities designed in line with the National Curriculum. In addition to these downloadable resources, an in person visit from Odger and Ulf can be arranged for your class to enhance the learning. Character visits can be arranged by contacting Magic Floor Productions: magicfloor.pro@gmail.com

This education pack was created by Magic Floor Productions for the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme (with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund).

 

Year 6 Viking Project Unit Plan Viking Project Knowledge Organiser Vikings of East Anglia Powerpoint Viking Lesson Resources

Watery Wildlife Activity Pack

Some useful print-out sheets for watery wildlife classes

Wild Art Session Plan Woodland Bird Spotter Wetland Bird Spotter Tracks and Signs Spotter Reptiles and Amphibians Spotter Dragonflies and Damselflies Spotter
An eel, swimming.

Eels in the Brecks

Resources for educators wanting to learn more about the European eel, anguilla anguilla, covering the history, cultural significance, and natural history of this critically endangered species. This pack can be used for a single lesson or a series of shorter lessons in the classroom.

Eels in the Classroom presentation Eels in the Brecks (Teacher Pack - PowerPoint) Eels in the Brecks (Teacher Pack - Lesson Description) Eels in the Brecks - Eel life cycle (Teacher Pack - Knowledge page)
A group of school children planting plants in a raised bed, directed by a visiting expert

Rainwater Planters

In 2024, four schools in the heart of the Brecks were involved in a BFER hosted Rainwater Planter Project which focused on water sustainability. Each school learnt about water sustainability, draught and flood resistant plant species, and methods for preserving and reusing water. Specially designed planters were installed in each school, helping the schools to reuse natural rainwater collected from their roofs, which is fed down directly into the planter.
This overview and guidance document is a summary of the work completed and a how-to-guide to be used by other schools who wish to install rainwater planters in their grounds.

Rainwater Planters Project overview and guidance

Brecks Heritage School

Free CPD opportunities for primary teachers

Why join the Brecks Heritage Schools Network?

  • Regular meetings offer CPD focusing on local culture and heritage.
  • Gain practical ideas to use in your classroom, playground or school field.
  • Identify curriculum links and develop subject knowledge.
  • Enjoy informal discussions with colleagues from local schools.
  • Free downloadable education resources, films and case studies.
  • Share good practice across the Heritage Schools regional and national network.
  • Pupil achievement certificates and a Heritage Schools Award plaque.
  • It is free and refreshments are provided.

For further information please contact Melissa Hawker from Ancient House Museum: melissa.hawker@norfolk.gov.uk

Links to Education Resources Provided by Partners

The following are links to other Schools/Education resources provided by our partners that we think are relevant, or may be of interest. We take no credit (or responsibility) for content.

 

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer website offers great teaching resources which can be found using the links below.

  • These Resource Packs have been designed in consultation with the Learning Department of Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service and local schools.
  • They have been developed to be used with the National Curriculum.
  • They provide details from the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website together with photographs, drawings and extracts from the paper archives held in the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.

Each pack is split into a Teachers’ section and a Resource section.

  • The Teachers’ sections contain background material, possible teaching activities and ideas for cross curricular working.
  • The Resource section is made of a number of sheets which can be photocopied.

These contain everything required to follow the suggested teaching activities, but could also be used in a variety of different ways.

 

Key Stage 2: History

Key Stage 3: History

AS/A2 Level: Classical Civilisations

 

The Conservation Volunteers website offers great activity resources which host a collection of nature-based activities produce by TCV teams across the UK.

 

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