The Vikings BBC Primary History Use this link to access the mini-units assigned as homework. Make sure to select "Classroom Version." The topics are on the bottom of the webpage. If you finish early one evening, check out some of the other fun materials on this site:
Thorkel and the Trading Voyage (Thorkel can only go on the next trading voyage if he proves himself worthy....)
BBC Bitesize Videos and Readings
Ten Facts about Vikings from National Geographic Kids
Middle Ages: Vikings by Ducksters (includes a great map of Viking settlements over time)
History Videos of Vikings (There is an advertisement clip before the video. Also, scroll down for other short video clips about the Vikings.)
Want more information and more links? Check Mandy Barrow's page at http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/viking/websites.html
For the companion site to the "Vikings" series from NOVA: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vikings/ (This includes many fun activities, videos and resources.)
This NOVA site is for more advanced readers.
Interested in Viking settlement in North America? Check out these sites.