Heraldry in the Middle Ages

Lords Dukes, Counts, Barons

Project: “Heraldry” – Create a coat of arms. Personalize it so that it represents you, such as you are a 6th grader, Oklahoman, resident of Beaver, Duster, etc. Be able to describe your project during the presentation on “Medieval Times” day.

Learn about the life of a “Noble” in medieval times. Share this information during the presentation of your project. Description - http://www.chronique.com/Kids/nobles.htm

Heraldry in the Middle Ages: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/her_act.htm Making a coat of arms. http://web.ceu.hu/medstud/manual/SRM/fields.htm Common Terms and Conventions http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/heraldry.html

http://www.fleurdelis.com/ http://www.digiserve.com/heraldry/symbols.htm

http://www.heraldicclipart.com/catalog/index1.html Free heraldry clipart http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/hiknight.html knights http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/fief/hifeudal.html Feudalism http://library.thinkquest.org/10949/hibegin.html Medieval Fiefdom http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldrygame/ Game

Discussion: (Answers will be written as an essay (5 paragraph minimum) and turned in for a grade.) Be sure to document your sources! 1. How did coats of arms and other insignia representing individuals and families start? Why? How is a family coat of arms like a rancher’s brand? 2. Describe a typical day in the life of a medieval noble man (lord). What were his duties? 3. How did he dress? 4. What was his status in medieval society?