1. Coat of Arms Project

2. What is a Coat of Arms?
A design belonging to a particular group of people.
A coat of arms is distinct & unique for each group.
May be based on the history or legacies of the group.

3. Examples: University of Calgary

4. Alberta Coat of Arms

5. Canadian Coat of Arms

6. Your task: Create a coat of arms that represents you and who you are
It must include at least a shield and a motto
Everything on your coat of arms must have a reason for being there
A one-page rationale (APA) to support your coat of arms
You must be able to present it as well

7. Suggestions Include a symbol of your heritage.
Include things you are interested in, (sports, hobbies, other activities).
Be creative.
Due:

8. RUBRIC: Coat of Arms 4 Excellent 3 Proficient 2 Satisfactory 1 Limited
Insufficient
Select symbols for identity
Symbols are sophisticated, creative, and deliberately chosen.
Symbols are suitable, specific, and purposefully chosen.
Symbols are conventional, straightforward, and appropriately chosen.
Symbols are irrelevant, unfocused, and incompletely developed.
A grade of insufficient is given if the requirements of the assignments are not met.
Relate symbols to identity
A thorough and comprehensive discussion of symbols reveals an insightful understanding of social studies and its application to the assignment.
A capable and adept discussion of the symbols reveals a solid understanding of social studies and its application to the assignment
A generalized and basic discussion of the symbols reveals an acceptable understanding of social studies and its application to the assignment.
The discussion of the symbols reveals a superficial or confused understanding of social studies and its application to the assignment
Communication of ideas
The written response is skillfully structured, and judiciously ordered. The written response effectively illustrates a sophisticated response to the assignment
The written response is clear and purposefully ordered. The written response illustrates an adept response to the assignment
The written response is straightforward and functionally ordered. The written response illustrates a generalized response to the assignment
The written response is awkward and lacks clarity. The written response illustrates a   superficial and/or confused response to the assignment