Middle Ages Coat of Arms Project

Name: ______Date: ______

Middle Ages Coat of Arms Project

You will be using your knowledge of heraldry to create a personal coat of arms. Your coat of arms must include at least 5 known heraldic symbols, use known heraldic colors and be accompanied by a paragraph explaining your coat of arms. There are many websites on Ms. Berman’s Social Studies page that you can use to learn about the symbols and colors used in Middle Ages coats of arms. In addition, use the “Coat of Arms” handout from class. Read the rubric on the back of this page carefully to learn more about what you need to do. You may use the space below to brainstorm and take notes.

IDEAS:

CATEGORY / Peasant (5 and >)
(LimitedCommand) / Knight (6 7)
(PartialCommand) / Noble (8 9)
(AdequateCommand) / King (10)
(SuperiorCommand)
Coat of Arms
(50%) / Color
(25%) / The symbolic significance of the colors was not considered. / Some colors are used for specific reasons. / All colors used in the coat of arms are chosen for specific reasons. / All colors used are chosen for specific reasons. Colors are restricted to the colors used in historical coats of arms.
Symbols
(25%) / The significance of the symbols was not considered. / Some symbols (at least 3) are used for specific reasons. / All symbols (5 minimum) used in the coat of arms are chosen for specific reasons. / All symbols (5 minimum) used are chosen for specific reasons. Symbols are restricted to those used in historical coats of arms.
Explanatory Paragraph (40%) / Content
(30%) / The paragraph does not explain the significance of the colors, symbols and shapes used in the coat of arms, AND/OR does not explain the personal significance of the symbolic choices. / Some of the colors, symbols and shapes used in the coat of arms are explained. The personal significance of some of the symbolic choices is explained. / The majority of the colors, symbols and shapes used in the coat of arms are explained. The personal significance of each symbolic choice is explained. / All of the colors, symbols and shapes used are explained clearly using historically appropriate terminology. The personal significance of each symbolic choice is explained.
Mechanics
(10%) / 5 or more mistakes / 3 or 4 mistakes / 1 or 2 mistakes / NO mistakes
Aesthetics
(10%) / The aesthetics of the presentation were not considered. / The coat of arms is presented neatly. / The coat of arms makes good use of space and color and is presented neatly. / The student has gone above and beyond to make his/her coat of arms appear authentic and aesthetically pleasing.