Design a Coat of Arms A WebQuest created by Dan Mancoff
RBHS Main / Mancoff Main / Freshman Main
Introduction Task Process Resources Conclusion
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?
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.
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:
7. Attach the explanation to the shield.
- What do your symbols mean?
- What do your colors mean?
- What does your division mean?
- How do these items represent you?
The Meanings Behind the Symbols
(Start here- long list of the various symbols)
Free Heraldic Clip ArtShield Divisions
Introduction to Heraldry
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.
Introduction: