Personal Coat of ArmsBackground: In the Middle Ages, individuals were identified by their coat of arms. As they were used on

the battlefield to identify a person’s friends and foes, they were often in the shape of a shield. The symbol used on coats of arms were chosen carefully to represent an individual or an entire family. The study of the symbols, colors and patterns used in the coats of arms is known as heraldry.

Design your own Coat of ArmsInstructions: Create you own COAT of ARMS based on your hobbies, unique personality, character traits

and your family. Read through the list of colors, animals and symbols shown below and decide which colors, animals and symbols best represent you.

Can you think of more animals or symbols that you could use on your Coat of Arms?

Include the following information on your own Coat of Arms:

1. A symbol or picture to represent an important place

2. A symbol or picture to represent a hobby or activity

3. An animal that represents you

4. Any other symbol or picture that represents you.

5. Include a Personal Motto (words or a phrase that represents you) at the top of your coat of arms.

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Period: ________________ Date: __________________________________________

Robertson World History

Heraldic Colors

Yellow or Gold—GenerosityWhite/Silver—Peace and

SincerityBlack—Constancy and Grief

Blue—Loyalty and TruthfulnessRed—Military Fortitude

Green—Hope, Joy and LoyaltyPurple—Sovereignty and Justice

Heraldic Animals

Bear—ProtectivenessBee-IndustriousnessCamel—Perseverance

Dog—LoyaltyDragon—Defender of Treasure

Eagle—Leadership and Decisiveness

Falcon or Hawk—EagernessFox—Cleverness

Griffin (part eagle, part lion)—Bravery

Horse—Readiness to ServeLion—Courage

Pelican—Generosity and Devotion

Raven—ConstancySnake—Ambition

Elk or Deer—Peace and HarmonyTiger—Fierceness and ValorUnicorn—Extreme CourageWolf—Constant Vigilance

Heraldic Symbols

Axe—DutifulCrescent—Enlightenment

Crosses-Christian SentimentsCrown-–AuthorityFire—Enthusiasm

Flaming Heart—PassionHand—Faith and Justice

Heart-–SincerityHorns and Antlers—Fortitude

Lightning—DecisivenessMoon—Serenity

Oyster Shell—TravelerRing—Fidelity

Scepter—JusticeStar—Nobility

Sun—GlorySword—Warlike

Castle--Protectiveness

Personal Coat of ArmsBrainstorm

What are some important places for you? What symbols represent these places?

What are your favorite hobbies and activities? What symbols represent these activities?

What is an animal that represents you? Why?

What else is important to you and should be represented in your coat of arms?

What color best represents you? Why?

Ideas for a Personal Motto

Personal Coat of ArmsRough Draft

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Personal Coat of Arms Reflection

Instructions: Write a paragraph (IN COMPLETE SENTENCES) to explain the key points of your personal

coat of arms. Be sure to explain each element of your design and why you chose it.

Personal Coat of Arms Rubric

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Period: _________________ Date: _________________________________________

Robertson World History

Not Quite

0-3 Points

Good Start

4-7 Points

Well Done

8-9 Points

WOW!

10 Points

Brainstorm

and Rough

Rough Draft

Did not complete

brainstorming

pages or put

forth very little

effort

Completed most

of the

brainstorming

pages, but more

work is needed

Fully completed

the

brainstorming

pages

Did a great job

completing the

brainstorming

pages! Creative

and shows

thoughtful

planning.

Coat of ArmsNot colored. Very

little effort.

Missing elements

or incomplete.

Clearly rushed.

Done to the bare

minimum. More

depth is needed.

Not fully colored.

Could have spent

more time on

project.

Fully completed

and colored. An

effort has been

made.

AWESOME!

Creative design.

All aspects not

only completed,

but done with

enthusiasm and

care! Very

unique.

ReflectionLittle or no

explanation of

symbols.

Paragraph not

completed.

Frequent

grammar or

spelling errors.

Symbols are

explained to a

minimum.

Reflection could

use some more

detail. Possible

problems with

distracting

spelling or

grammar.

Good explanation

of symbols. Well-

written

paragraph.

Grammar and

spelling are

mostly correct.

Explanation of

symbols is

insightful and

mature. Excellent

paragraph

structure. Well

edited with

minimal spelling

and grammar

errors.

Comments:

Final Grade: