Design a Coat of Arms
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/Mancoff/coatarms.htm
HISTORY:
Why did a knight need a Coat of Arms? When a knight would go into battle, his identity would be obscured by the armor that covered his body. To make his name known and to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies, the chivalrous knight would carry a coat of arms into the fight. A coat of arms was a shield that bore a set of symbols that were unique to and representative of the knight that carried them. What symbols represent you and your personality?
Task:
Using the classic symbols used by chivalrous knights, design a coat of arms that represents you and your personality. You will physically create the shield using art supplies in class and attach a ONE PAGE explanation of how your shield represents you.
Process:
1. Research classic shield symbols.
2. Take note of symbols you'd want to use.
3. Print copies of symbols you like.
4. Make note of colors and divisions as well.
5. Use art supplies in class to build the shield.
6. Write ONE page on the following:
• What do your symbols mean?
• What do your colors mean?
• What does your division mean?
• How do these items represent you?
7. Attach the explanation to the shield.
Resources:
http://www.studyguide.org/eng12_coat_of_arms.htm
Requirements:
1. your name: first or last
2. one or more symbols
3. colors (chosen for meaning)
4. motto
5. shield
You can include more than what's required
Conclusion:
Now that you have finished designing your shield, you've learned three valuable lessons. First, you've gotten a taste of how real knights might have designed their own coats of arms. Secondly, you've learned more about the idea of symbolism and how an object can represent an idea. Finally, you've learned a little about yourself by choosing your own personal symbols.
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