Medieval Coat of Arms

This WebQuest is designed to introduce you to a Coat of Arms, a shield-like symbol representing a certain empire, town, or city. For any of you that have watched Harry Potter, the symbol for Gryffindor and the other houses are examples of Coats of Arms. We will now go on an adventure back to the medieval times and show you what certain Coat of Arms represent!

Here are some questions to keep in mind while researching Coats of Arms:

What do Coats of Arms represent?

What are some common symbols used on Coats of Arms?

What do these symbols mean?

Now, click on the 'Task' tab above!

Today we will be going on a journey to look at various Coats of Arms and viewing them to see the meaning of certain parts of the Coat of Arms and you can even create your own! There will be questiones at the end of this WebQuest, so make sure to pay attention to all information you find.

Now you may click on the 'Process' tab above!

First off, here are some websites that can help you find information on Coats of Arms:

http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/knight_coat_of_arms.php

http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-swords-and-armor/medieval-coat-of-arms.htm

Now, do the cooresponding questions on the worksheet.

Now, you can create your own Coat of Arms!:

http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/createacoatofarms.asp

Finally, do the last three questions on the sheet.

Now, go on to the Conclusion page!

In conclusion, a Coat of Arms resembled a nation, tribe, clan, or even a house in Harry Potter, and showed its values. We will now return from our blast to the past! I hope that you learned much about Coats of Arms, and most improtantly, had fun doing so!