Surnames: Create Your Own Shield and Discover the Meaning Behind Your Last Name
In this sixty minute class students will learn where surnames or last names originated from and how they are formed. They will have the opportunity to look up the meaning behind their own surname and dig deeper into their history.
Cheryl Thornhill
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
This sixty minute class will be divided into two parts. In part one, students will be learning about the origin and meanings behind surnames or last names. Students will then be directed to research their own last name using specific credible websites I have provided. As the students research their last name, they will be filling out a worksheet that helps them learn the meaning, origin, and various spellings of their last name.
The second part of the lesson will focus on family crests and coats of arms. We will learn the origin behind them and what various symbols mean that appear on these family crests. At the end of the lesson students will be given the opportunity to create their own coat of arms using a template I have provided.
My teaching style tries to tailor to the various learning styles. We will have short lectures in order to learn the information. Each lecture will have many pictures for your students to view and many stories for me to tell. Following each lecture there will be an interactive activity. I love having discussions where we can share out what we learned and found about our own history.
No prior knowledge is necessary, just an interest in learning History!Learning Goals
Students will learn the meaning and the historical origins of surnames and family crests. They will also learn about the origin and meaning of their own surname.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This material is appropriate for all ages.
Supply List
I will be providing a surname worksheet that students will be asked to download. They can complete it digitally or print it out on paper. I will also be providing a coat of arms template. I would suggest printing this off as students like to draw their coat of arms and then use colored pencils to add color. I would suggest downloading these two items prior to class. Other materials that may be used would be colored pencils to color the coat of arms and scissors to cut out template when finished. An optional suggestion that I think makes the coat of arms look complete, is a piece of construction paper and glue to attach the coat of arms to the piece of construction paper.
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will be providing a surname worksheet that students will be asked to download. They can complete it digitally or print it out on paper.
I will also be providing a coat of arms template. I would suggest downloading these two items prior to class.
We will also be using various credible websites to conduct research and a pdf guide on the meanings of crest symbols.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Cheryl has spent the last seven years teaching in a high school setting. She has taught Honors and AP World History. She has spent many hours helping students become better writers and have helped prepare them for the AP exam. She has experience in teaching students essay writing with an emphasis on organizing an essay, forming a strong thesis, and analyzing evidence. She has also taught students tips and tricks on college level reading comprehension and study skills. She has traveled to many places across the globe and loves to incorporate these experiences in her lessons as much as she can. She believes that the best way to learn is through an interactive and hands on environment. She works to integrate this type of learning style into her curriculum. She finds History very fascinating and loves to tell stories of people and events from the past. She believes everyone has a history that is worthy of telling and it is important to seek that out. So join Cheryl as she encourages students to dive into History and become better writers and critical thinkers. What will be your history to tell? Let's find out together! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-7 learners per class
