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Handout 3.0
Examining Symbols

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Name: ____________________________________________________

1. Take a look at the coat of arms of Canada that appears on the masthead of the Canada Gazette.
Department of Canadian Heritage
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/arm2_e.cfm

What do you think the symbols contained in the coat of arms represent? In point form, record your ideas.

2. Make a list of the questions you might ask about the symbols chosen.

3. For a description of the symbols contained in the arms of Canada, visit:
www.pch.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/arm2_e.cfm

What do the symbols represent about Canada?

4. On a separate page, redesign the coat of arms of Canada. You may create your own symbols, or refer to the different symbols of Canada found here:
www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/o1_e.cfm

5. Explain your choices for the new coat of arms. Why are they important? What do they say about Canada?