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Coats of Arms World History CP Ms. Cook. Today’s Objective: TSWBAT create a personal coat of arms AND explain the symbolism of their chosen elements.

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1 Coats of Arms World History CP Ms. Cook

2 Today’s Objective: TSWBAT create a personal coat of arms AND explain the symbolism of their chosen elements.

3 What is a Coat of Arms? Coats of arms were developed in the Middle Ages so knights could determine friend or foe on the battlefield. Over time, coats of arms became a symbol of a certain family.

4 Tierney Coat of Arms Every color has its own meaning. blue: loyalty and truthfulness yellow: generosity Every symbol has its own meaning swords: warlike Every animal has its own meaning lions: courage

5 Other Elements Chief: Broad stripe at top of shield

6 Other Elements Chevron: an upside-down “V”

7 Other Elements Fess: broad horizontal stripe through center

8 Read This! What heraldic elements are in this coat of arms? Look at the handout!

9 Assignment! Create your own personal coat of arms to describe yourself. This will go on your notebook. Include at least five elements. Be neat and Creative! Follow your rubric!

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