Learning Technique: Whose coat of arms is it?

Whose Coat of Arms is it?

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Whose Coat of Arms is it?

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Invent, design and draw your own (family) Coat of Arms on a shield, according to the rules of heraldry. (The science and art that deals with the use, display, and regulation of symbols employed to distinguish individuals, armies, institutions, and corporations.)

What are you going to do?

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Used in the Middle Ages (12th century).
Logos of knights and families.
Family names, nicknames, or characteristics.
Recognisable colours, animals and/or symbols.
They are easy to see from a distance.

Family coat of arms

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Black = danger

Blue = royal, honesty

Red = brave

Green = mild, hopeful

Yellow/Gold = wisdom, wealth

Grey/Silver = loyal, strong

Every colour represents a specific character trait.

Colours

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Animals and/or symbols are used to describe the character traits of your family.
There are hundreds of different animals and symbols to choose from.

Animals and symbols

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

There are different available designs: with horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines.