 Create
Your Own Coat of Arms:
Grades: Elementary School Level (K-5)
Time Required: One or Two class periods
Materials: Design template; pencils; pencil
crayons; markers; etc.
INSTRUCTIONAL FORMAT:
Objectives:
As a result of this lesson, students will be able
to:
Suggested
Procedure:
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Begin by showing the class a series of sample
Crests or Coats of Arms (The
Canadian Heraldry web site will be particularly
helpful). Explain that in past times, people sometimes
hung a family shield or crest on their door to
let others know who lived there.
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The
assignment will be for each student to design their
own personal shield, using the template
provided. The template has been divided into six
areas. In each, the student should draw a picture,
design, or symbol to represent themselves. To assist
with the assignment, present the students with the
following series of questions to help them decide
what to include on their shield:
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Open
the icon to your left to download the "PDF"
version of the template. [This option requires
that the user has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed],
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1.
What do you think is the greatest thing you
have done?
2. What do you think is your ancestors' greatest
achievement?
3. What is your favourite sport?
4. What animal do you admire the most?
5. What is the most valuable thing you own?
6. What flag or flags would show where your
ancestors came from?
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Have the students paint or colour their shield.
- When
completed, they will have their own personal symbol
to display on their door!
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