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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
Important Places
Favorite Hobbies and Activities
Animal Representation Other Symbols of You
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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:
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