Heraldry

Heraldry, a system of using a variety of shapes and symbols on a shield or coat of arms to identify an individual or family, is almost 900 years old. The use of symbols on shields can be seen in the Bayeux Tapestry, a tapestry which we studied earlier this year and which is thought to have been made in the 1070's. It became a herald's job to create and keep records of the symbols and coats of arms. Go to the web site for the International Heraldry & Heralds to learn more and see amazing images:
http://www.internationalheraldry.com/

To play a heraldry game requiring skill, paste this URL into your browser:
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldrygame/

To create a shield online, pastthis URL into your browser:
http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/createacoatofarms.asp?themeid=2&activityid=8

Become a knight of the 21st century!

Exit Ticket #9: Code of Chivalry in the 21st century.

Last week we listened to Knight Karl Kindt talk about the importance of finding ways to live a good and honorable life today, in the year 2012. He spoke about how a medieval knight lived by a set of rules called a Code of Chivalry. Here are two links to web sites about codes of chivalry- one for modern times, and the other for the middle ages. Copy and paste them into your browser to go to the web sites. Read the list on each site, and then do the exit ticket.





21st Century Chivalry: http://www.21stcenturychivalry.com/The_Code_of_Chivalry.html
Knights Code of Chivalry: http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/knights-code-of-chivalry.htm

Knights and Squires practiced for touraments and battles using a quintain. After watching the video, click here to know more about this device!

A squire learned how to become a knight by practicing with the knight he served. One device used to practice for tournaments as well as for battle was a quintain.

A Squire has much to learn before becoming a Knight! After watching the video, click here for more information about squires!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkQ1Ig3kYiQ