Making a Coat of Arms

  Introduction

  Quest #1

  Quest #2

  Quest #3 

  Quest #4 

  Quest #5 

  Resources

Objective:

To make a Coat of Arms that represents your family and values.

How do I achieve the objective?

1. Complete the Coat of Arms worksheet.
2. Read information about Heraldry and the Parts of a Coat of Arms.
3. Look at Coat of Arms designs on the internet. Decide on a shape of your coat of arms. Key words=Coat of Arms or heraldry-or use this coat of arms.
4. Review the Coat of Arms rubric.
5. Sketch out your coat of arms. Arrange the first 4 elements, from the Coat of Arms worksheet, on your shield in such a way that they are regal and attractive.
6. Draw a scroll above the shield and write your motto on it.
7. Be sure to write your name on the Coat of Arms in a manner that looks like it is supposed to be there.
8. *Extra-Place an animal(s) on or around the shield. Look at other shields at different internet sites.
9. Make your final Coat of Arms. It should fit on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. You may use draw or design programs to make your final Coat of Arms.
10. Grade your Coat of Arms based on the Coat of Arms rubric.
11. Go to Quest #5.