Ahoy, young adventurers! Get ready to set sail on an exciting, creative journey through history as we explore the daring sea voyages of Leif Erikson and his Viking pals.
In this printable activity, you'll have the chance to chart their epic Atlantic Ocean crossings and have fun colouring a Viking ship. Are you ready to become a fearless explorer?
Let's embark on this incredible voyage!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Writing and colour pencils
In this activity, your students will learn and research about the Vikings' incredible journeys across the Atlantic Ocean through a map charting exercise and a creative Viking ship colouring activity.
It will help your child or student:
Historical Knowledge: This activity introduces students to Leif Erikson and Viking exploration, fostering an early interest in history.
Geographical Understanding: Encouraging kids to develop their geographical knowledge and understand distances involved in Vikings' sea voyages can be done by charting them on a map.
Creativity: Coloring the Viking ship allows children to express their creativity and develop fine motor skills while having fun.
Let's get started!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and find out more about the vikings and their exploration across the sea. Here's an important video about the famous viking explorers, Eric the Red and his son, Leif Ericson:
Here's an amazing videos showcasing viking mastery in ship building:
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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack
This printable activity pack consists of 2 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:
1 Viking Sea Exploration Chart Map Sheet.
1 Viking Ship Design and Colouring Sheet.
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