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COAT OF ARMSCOAT OF ARMSCOAT OF ARMSCOAT OF ARMSSPRING DAYSPRING DAY 20072007
What is a Coat of Arms• A design belonging to a particular
person or group of people. • A Coat of Arms uses symbols that
represent the identity of a person or group.
• They can also tell a story.
Where do they come from• Medievel Europe
King Arthur’s Coat of ArmsKing Richard “the Lionheart”
Who used them and Why
• Knights used them to distinguish themselves in battle to make their armor and shield stand out. – The design also appeared on their clothing,
banners and flags.
• Kingdoms and countries also used Coats of Arms to distinguish themselves from one another.
Are they still used today
• Yes, many countries around the world have a Coat of Arms, including Romania.
• Even families and corporations still use Coats of Arms as unique symbols that represent who they are!
Teleorman Coat of Arms
Alexandria Coat of Arms
Romania Coat of Arms
Spring Day Project• Students were asked to create a Coat of
Arms• Their Coat of Arms represents how they
see Romania and the European Union• The students drew their own Coat of
Arms and wrote in English and Romanian an explanation of what they drew
Parts of the Coat of Arms
• Crest• Shield with 4 pictures• Motto• Decorations
Crest
• Located at the top of the shield• Student’s name and a symbol of
Romania
Shield• Shape of student’s choice• Picture 1
– 50th Birthday gift to the European Union
• Picture 2– Depiction of “Spring Day” activity
• Picture 3– European Union Stamp
• Picture 4– Representation of Romania in the European
Union
Motto
• Students wrote a Motto that they thought represented the European Union
“Constantin Noica” Highschool, Alexandria• Students: grades 4th to 11th
• Teachers: Guna Mariana, Peace Corps volunteer: Jenny Lee Green