The siege of Troy lasted over 10 years until Odysseus, a greek general, delivered a beautiful wooden horse to Troy and pretended to leave with his army. When night fell, soldiers erupted from the hollow horse, conquering the town.
In 1879 archaeologists found the city of Troy, with the remnants of ashes and bones lending credibility to the stories wartime destruction.
In class activities:
- Listened to the story of the Trojan Horse
- Discussed the difficulty that historians have separating fact from fiction in ancient writings
- Talked about the changes that happen to stories over time
- Built our own Trojan Horses
Optional lesson extension activities:
- Have fun with BBC's School Radio episodes covering the Iliad
- View images of the archaeological site of Troy
Assignment:
- Read (or listen to) any greek myth. I suggest choosing a children's version adapted from the Iliad or Odyssey, but any myth will do. - Story Nory has several children's versions available that you can listen to online.
- Read history cards NT 4-8, OT 29-30
- Practice your timeline
