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The Vikings – KS2 History Lesson

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Take your class on an exciting journey into the world of the Vikings with this engaging and visually rich PowerPoint presentation (50 Slides). Designed for Key Stage 2, this resource explores who the Vikings were, where they came from, why they travelled across Europe, and how they shaped the history of Britain and Ireland.

Pupils will discover Viking longships, homes, food, clothing, trade, exploration, beliefs, mythology and writing, while learning about famous figures such as Odin, Thor, Erik the Red, Leif Erikson and Brian Boru. They will also explore how archaeologists uncover evidence of Viking life and how many modern towns still have Viking origins.

Packed with colourful illustrations, maps, timelines, key facts, discussion opportunities and quiz questions, this presentation encourages curiosity while supporting historical enquiry and critical thinking.

Perfect for classroom teaching, topic introductions, whole-class lessons and independent learning.

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What’s Included?

✅ 50 beautifully designed PowerPoint slides
✅ Learning intentions
✅ Who were the Vikings?
✅ Why did the Vikings leave Scandinavia?
✅ Viking exploration and discoveries
✅ Where the Vikings travelled
✅ Viking longships
✅ Viking homes and longhouses
✅ Viking traders and trade routes
✅ Viking warriors and weapons
✅ Viking food and clothing
✅ Viking gods and mythology
✅ Odin and Thor
✅ Viking runes and writing
✅ Viking towns that still exist today
✅ How archaeologists learn about the Vikings
✅ Key facts throughout
✅ Teacher notes and discussion prompts
✅ End-of-unit quiz
✅ Fully editable PowerPoint

Perfect For

Key Stage 2 History
Fourth Class – Sixth Class
Years Four – Six
Vikings Topic
The Viking Age
Britain and Ireland in the Early Middle Ages
Classroom lessons
Home education
Revision
Independent learning

📦 What’s Included

• Full PowerPoint presentation (50 Slides)
• Clear explanations and structured slides
• Visual support throughout
• End-of-lesson quick quiz

No additional preparation required — ready to teach.

File Type

Editable PowerPoint (PPTX)
Fully editable
Instant digital download

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The Vikings KS2 PowerPoint History Lesson | Viking Raids, Longships, Gods & Settlements

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