Shield Project

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Shield Project

• Due Monday or Tuesday
• February 22-23.

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Milan (Italian) Coat of Arms

• Sun and moon comes from the symbol of the
  Mirasole Abbey.
• Coat of Arms includes St. Georges cross
  symbolizing resistance to foreign invasions.
• Blue represents a hope for a European Union.  

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Vatican City (Papal) Coat of Arms

• The symbol of papal authority are the tiara, the
  keys of St. Peter "to bind and to unloose.
• One key in gold and the other in silver, crossed
  and bound with a red cord, are located directly
  behind the Pontiffs personal coat of arms.

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Naples (Italy)

• Gold and Red represented the Kingdoms of the two
  Sicilies.

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Germany

• Charlemagne used an eagle as the national symbol
  around 800, he was claimed as the successor of
  the Roman Emperors, who also used an eagle.

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Albania

• It is based on the seal of Gjergj Kastriot
  Skanderbeg. A medieval leader who defeated the
  Ottoman Turks to protect Albanian Independence.

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Different Shield Styles

• 1. 2.

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Different Shield Styles

• 3. 4.

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Ways to Divide Your Shield
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B.
C.
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D.
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F.
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G.
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I.
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Shield Must Include

• Your family name must be added to the top or
  bottom of the shield or a motto that represents
  your family.
• A symbol or the colors from your ancestral
  country.

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Shield May Include

• A religious insignia. (sign)
• A symbol of your medieval trade.
• A symbol of an important animal.
• Other important symbols or signs.

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Paper part 1

• Write a 1 page min. 3 page max. paper. Font 12.
  Times New Roman (Double Spaced).
• You must tell me which shield style you chose?
• Which design did you choose, to divide your
  shield?
• Explain to me where your family name descends
  from?

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Paper part 2

• Explain each of the symbols on your shield and
  their significance?
• What do the major colors on your shield
  represent?
• If you used a motto on your shield, explain why
  you chose that motto.

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Important

• Your Shield Must be Colored.
• Shields that arent colored will receive a 15
  point reduction.
• Students whose shields are displayed will receive
  5 extra credit points to add to an assignment of
  their choice in the 3rd quarter.
• Your shield must be on a piece of Oak Tag (Poster
  Board), to be considered for display.

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Oak Tag, Poster Board
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Reminder

• Late projects and papers receive a 10 point
  penalty.
• Any project or paper submitted after March 2nd
  will not be accepted.