Create Your Coat of Arms

Introduction

Using a printed activity sheet, create a personal coat of arms that reflects who you are. Remember to research the colors, shapes and animals you may want to use for your personal shield.  

 

My coat of arms has three nettle leaves on a gold shield with a red chevron. These elements each mean something different to my family (Figure 1). Choose features that help to explain who you are and what is important to you. For example, you might select an Owl to show you are smart or a harp to show you like music. The colors, shapes and images should reflect who you are or want to be - so choose wisely.

Follow the instructions below to create your Coat of Arms to present to the class. 

Description

Figure 1

Step 1:  Go to our classroom resource pages (below) and print your shield worksheet.   

Figure 2

 



 

 

Step 2: Use your Internet research to pick a color for your shield. For example, my family believed it was important to give to others.  The color gold was selected because it means generosity. We also believe in military service, so the color red was also added (seen below).

 

 

 



Figure 3

 

 

 



Step 3: Pick a design you like.  This design can be a shape, animal, or plant (or a combination of elements).  For example, if you like reading or learning you might pick a scroll or book. To show strength you might chose a lion or a dragon to show wisdom. Use your research to help you pick something that suits you.

 

 

FIgure 4

 

 

Step 4: Add your name to your coat of arms once it is designed.

 

 

The coat of arms depicted in Figure 4 could mean that this person is generous (gold color), they believe in military service or protecting others (red), and they value wisdom (dragon).  What will your coat of arms mean?