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Dive deeper into Norse mythology with this creative and thought-provoking lesson exploring Yggdrasil, the great World Tree, and the Nine Realms it connects. Perfect for KS2 and KS3 learners, including those with SEN, this session blends mythology, symbolism, and philosophy to spark curiosity and critical thinking.

What’s Included:

• Visually engaging PowerPoint that introduces Yggdrasil and each of the Nine Worlds
• Printable worksheet with matching, comprehension, and short-answer tasks
• Class discussion prompts to explore big ideas: What does the World Tree symbolise? What can each world teach us about real life?
• Extension task: link a mythological world to a real-world idea or place (poster, fact file, or presentation)
• SEN-friendly structure: visual anchors, simplified options, drawing and writing choices

Curriculum Links:

• History: Viking culture and belief systems
• RE: symbolism, belief, and meaning
• Geography: Viking worldview and cosmology
• English/Philosophy: myths, metaphor, abstract thinking

Ideal for:

• Humanities, RE, PSHE or philosophy sessions
• Cross-curricular thematic teaching
• Zoom and home education setups
• Creative, reflective projects for all ability levels

This lesson helps students make connections between mythology and the real world - perfect for deep thinkers and imaginative learners alike.

Main Subject:
Humanities: with rich cross-links to RE, English, Philosophy, and Geography

Suitable for UK schools and international schools following the English curriculum

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