On the first day of lesson #8, students learned about the Viking culture years ago. They reviewed their shelter, food, clothing, and games and located the Viking's travels from Sweden, Norway and Iceland. On the second day, students learned about the Vikings art of picture writing with runes. After viewing several examples, students were given their own rune alphabet and stone to create their family names Viking style. If the student was a boy, they would use their father's first name and add -son. For example, if Jacob's father was (Simon) he would add -son to the end and be renamed Jacob Simonsson. If the student was a girl, they would use their father's first name and add -dottir. For example, if Sarah's father was (Simon) she would add -dottir to the end and be renamed Sarah Simonsdottir.
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| Big 6 question review with a historical image of the Vikings. |
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| Viking clothing |
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| Creating our own rune "stones" |
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| The letter S rune style |
On the third day, students learned more about the Viking longships. They studied the masts, shields, and sails so they could then create their own version. Students used watercolor to create a warm-colored sky and then layered a cool-colored wavy sea to place their ships to sail.
You ladies seem to be having such fun integrating all the arts-not just the dramatic arts. These longships are lovely. Great work! Best Regards, Kris Robertdottir :)
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