1. Symbols Coat of Arms or Shields
Symbols are commonly used in our society.
What is a symbol?

2. What might the following represent?

3. Shields or Coat of Arms
Shields are used to tell a story or history using
representations and symbols. Canada’s coat of arms contains symbols from four other countries.
Imperial Crown (Great Britain)
Fleurs-de-Lis (France)
Union Jack (Great Britain)
Lion (Great Britain)
Unicorn (Scotland)
Harp (Ireland)
Thistle (Scotland)
Roses (England)
Lily (France)
Shamrock (Ireland)

4. Creating a Coat of Arms: Create four quadrants or sections ~
I. Geography
A. Land forms and Physical features
B. Capital
C. Largest city
D. Places to visit
E. Climate F.

5. Culture
A. Religion
B. Ethnic groups / Indigenous people
C. Agriculture
D. Jobs
E. Celebrations
F. Language
G. Sports H.
Where would exports, imports, industries, etc. belong?

6. Current Issues
A. Read about issues in the current event section or in the local paper.
History
A. Indigenous people
B. Dates
C. Wars
D. Historical Locations

7. Provinces Coat of Arms

8. General information:
Use only pictures on the shield – no words (unless they are used to identify the picture)
Be sure to consider use of space and color
Spelling is important
Write your summary with the explanation