A Search Pathway for Vikings of Northen Europe

1. S
Pathfinder:
Northern Medieval Europe and the
Wondering Vikings
MKS Elementary School
WHI.9 The student will demonstrate knowledge of Western Europe during the
Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.) in terms of its impact on
Western civilization by
b) explaining the structure of feudal society and its economic, social, and
political effects;
c) sequencing events related to the invasions, settlements, and influence
of migratory groups, including Angles, Saxons, Magyars, and Vikings.

2. Ready, Set GO!
Step One:
 Do you have your graphic
organizer?
 Do you have a pencil?
 What is your big question?
After you decide on what your
big question is, find what is on
the shelf in the library.
Go to the library computer and
enter your key phrase into the
search box
YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
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2015

3. What’s in the
Nonfiction Section?
Step Two:
Go to the non fiction section in
the 940- General History of
Europe and look and see what
you find!!!
Explore, you will find some
awesome information.

4. Narrow down
your search!
Step Three:
Key Concepts:
• Spread of the feudal
system
• Invasions and settlements
• Viking Rulers
Don’t feel overwhelmed!

5. Take your search
Online!
Step Four:
Search Google.com for
Medieval Vikings
Duckster.com: A site all
sorts of kid friendly
information
http://www.ducksters.com/hist
ory/middle_ages_vikings.php
VisitDenmark.com: Tourist
site
http://www.visitdenmark.com/d
enmark/culture/vikings-facts-
and-myths
PBS.org
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova
/ancient/who-were-
vikings.html

6. Don’t forget that there
are more than just
books out there!
Step Five:
YouTube Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=taVsvYWp1UU
Interactive Map
http://sciencenordic.com/see-
where-vikings-travelled
NOVA-Interactive Runes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova
/ancient/write-your-name-in-
runes.html

7. What do the
experts say?
Step Six:
Smithsonian
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?
next=/history/a-viking-mystery-
59648019/
The History Channel
http://www.history.com/topics/explora
tion/vikings-history
Just BREATHE!!!!

8. The Amazing
Public Library!
Step Eight:
Use your KEY PHRASES to search
here too!!
You got this far, bring it home!
Digital Public Library
http://dp.la
World Public Library
http://www.worldlibrary.org/home