Lessons 4 and 5 – Contributing to an Organization
A two-day substitute-ready leadership lesson in which students learn the characteristics of a Coat of Arms, research examples, and design their own personal Coat of Arms (colors, shield, supporters, crest, and motto). The lesson concludes by having students relate their personal Coat of Arms to the FFA emblem as the symbol of their organization.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Determine the important characteristics of a Coat of Arms
- Produce a personal Coat of Arms
- Relate their personal Coat of Arms to the FFA emblem
- Time required
- Approximately 2, 50 minute class periods
- Grade level
- 7-9
- Materials
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- Copies of Coat of Arms Reference Page (one per student) (AS 3.2)
- Coat of Arms Templates (one per student) (AS 3.3)
- Computers with Internet access
- Colored pencils and markers
- 3 x 5 cards (one per student)