The Wooden Horse of Troy KS2 PowerPoint Lesson | Ancient Greece

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The Wooden Horse of Troy – KS2 History (Ancient Greece)

Bring Ancient Greece to life with this engaging and fully structured KS2 History PowerPoint lesson exploring the legendary story of the Wooden Horse of Troy.

This lesson introduces pupils to the background of the Trojan War, the clever plan created by Odysseus, and the dramatic fall of Troy. It also explores the moral of the story and how the phrase “Trojan Horse” is still used today.

Perfect for Ancient Greece topics, mythology units, or exploring how myths and legends shape language and history.

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📚 What’s Included:

✔ Clear explanation of the Trojan War
✔ The siege of Troy explained in child-friendly language
✔ Odysseus and the clever plan
✔ Step-by-step breakdown of the Wooden Horse strategy
✔ The fall of Troy
✔ Moral and lasting impact of the legend
✔ Recap slides
✔ Guided discussion questions
✔ Independent task choices
✔ Plenary reflection activity

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🎯 Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, pupils will:

• Understand the background of the Trojan War
• Explain the plan of the Wooden Horse
• Describe how Troy was defeated
• Understand the moral of the story
• Recognise how the phrase “Trojan Horse” is used today

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📝 Activities Included:

Guided Practice

• Who built the wooden horse?
• Why did the Greeks pretend to sail away?
• What did the Trojans believe?
• Think–Pair–Share discussion

Independent Task (Choice-Based Learning)

Choose from:

• 4–6 panel storyboard
• Fact file activity
• Diary entry (Trojan or Greek soldier perspective)

Plenary

Confidence check (Thumbs up / sideways / down)

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👩‍🏫 Perfect For:

• KS2 Ancient Greece topic
• Myths and Legends unit
• Exploring moral lessons in stories
• Cross-curricular links with English (diary writing, storytelling)

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📦 Product Details:

Year Group: KS2
Subject: History
Topic: Ancient Greece / Trojan War
Resource Type: PowerPoint Lesson
Editable: Yes