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Hicks, P. (1998). Technology in the time of the Vikings. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn. ISBN:0-0-8172-4880-3.
Genre: Non-fiction
Grade Level: 3-5
Summary: This text explores various facets of Viking life such as health and hygiene, weapons and armor, and food. It focuses on the technology that the Vikings used in order to meet their needs. The pictures of artifacts successfully captures the innovations that the Vikings made in order to live their lives in the harsh Scandinavian climate. In addition to the pictures and the text, the book also includes activities that will interest readers and allow them to capture their Viking spirit.
Activity: After reading the book, set up stations around the classroom where students can do some of the activities featured in the book. The most suitable for the classroom are the Viking Ship activity (pg. 19), the Amber Necklace Activity (pg. 39), the Viking Shield Activity (pg, 42), and the Viking Helmet Activity (pg. 43). Students can either do one of the activities, or rotate so they have a chance to go to all of the stations.
Activity inspired by Hicks, P. (1998). Technology in the time of the Vikings. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn.
Genre: Non-fiction
Grade Level: 3-5
Summary: This text explores various facets of Viking life such as health and hygiene, weapons and armor, and food. It focuses on the technology that the Vikings used in order to meet their needs. The pictures of artifacts successfully captures the innovations that the Vikings made in order to live their lives in the harsh Scandinavian climate. In addition to the pictures and the text, the book also includes activities that will interest readers and allow them to capture their Viking spirit.
Activity: After reading the book, set up stations around the classroom where students can do some of the activities featured in the book. The most suitable for the classroom are the Viking Ship activity (pg. 19), the Amber Necklace Activity (pg. 39), the Viking Shield Activity (pg, 42), and the Viking Helmet Activity (pg. 43). Students can either do one of the activities, or rotate so they have a chance to go to all of the stations.
Activity inspired by Hicks, P. (1998). Technology in the time of the Vikings. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn.