FOCUS QUESTION
SPECIFIC OBJS.
CONTENT SUMMARY
A symbol is a representation of something. Symbols are used to represent a particular brand.
Jamaica’s symbols and emblems include the Jamaican flag, the Coat of Arms, the National bird – Doctor Bird, the national fruit-Ackee, our Motto-Out Of Many One People, the national flower-Lignum Vitae, National Tree- Blue Mahoe, National Anthem, National Pledge, National Song. These emblems/symbols identify us as a country.
N.B.
All the figures on the Coat of Arms represents Jamaica in different aspects.
The national motto, ‘Out of Many One People’, is represented on the Coat of Arms. E pluribus unum, the motto of the United States – Latin for 'Out of many, one' – refers to the Union formed by the separate states. E pluribus unum was adopted as a national motto in 1776 and is now found on the Great Seal of the United States and on United States currency.
The Jamaican Coat of Arms shows a male and female member of the Taino tribe, the first inhabitants of Jamaica, standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples, the indigenous fruit.
The crest shows a Jamaican crocodile – the indigenous reptile of the country – mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British Monarchy and mantling, the use of which is a unique distinction accorded to Jamaica by the British.
The American crocodile is Jamaica's largest reptile and is not endemic to the island because it is also found in the coastal wetlands of Cuba, Hispaniola, the Cayman Islands and Florida.
The Jamaican Natural Resources Conservation Authority has been quoted as saying that the country does not possess any alligators at all – but it is home to one species of crocodile, the American crocodile.
The Coat of Arms, considered a legacy from the British with slight modifications, was granted to Jamaica in 1661 under Royal Warrant. The original was designed by William Sancroft, then Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Coat of Arms may have been dispensed with, but the government and opposition reached an agreement that it constituted a badge of great historical significance to the nation and should be retained.
ENGAGE
Ok students let us quickly review the national symbols and emblems we have looked at in previous lessons.
What are the symbols? What are the emblems?
What are the protocols that should be adhered to with regards to the flag and the anthem?
EXPLORE
Today we will be looking at the Coat-of-Arms.
What do you know about it?
What other name is it called?
Name some instances where you have seen it.
Let us examine it closely.
What are you seeing on this Coat-of-Arms?
Why do you think this design was used? Do you think the Coat-of-Arms is providing a history of the country? Give reasons.
Let us read the excerpt below to glean more information on the Coat-of-Arms.
All the figures on the Coat of Arms represents Jamaica in different aspects.
The national motto, ‘Out of Many One People’, is represented on the Coat of Arms. E pluribus unum, the motto of the United States – Latin for 'Out of many, one' – refers to the Union formed by the separate states. E pluribus unum was adopted as a national motto in 1776 and is now found on the Great Seal of the United States and on United States currency.
The Jamaican Coat of Arms shows a male and female member of the Taino tribe, the first inhabitants of Jamaica, standing on either side of a shield which bears a red cross with five golden pineapples, the indigenous fruit.
The crest shows a Jamaican crocodile – the indigenous reptile of the country – mounted on the Royal Helmet of the British Monarchy and mantling, the use of which is a unique distinction accorded to Jamaica by the British.
The American crocodile is Jamaica's largest reptile and is not endemic to the island because it is also found in the coastal wetlands of Cuba, Hispaniola, the Cayman Islands and Florida.
The Jamaican Natural Resources Conservation Authority has been quoted as saying that the country does not possess any alligators at all – but it is home to one species of crocodile, the American crocodile.
The Coat of Arms, considered a legacy from the British with slight modifications, was granted to Jamaica in 1661 under Royal Warrant. The original was designed by William Sancroft, then Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Coat of Arms may have been dispensed with, but the government and opposition reached an agreement that it constituted a badge of great historical significance to the nation and should be retained.
Now the Coat-of-Arms you see today looks quite different from when it was first designed. Please note also that the design on the shield of a coat of arms is called a BEARING. Let us read the excerpt below, then look at the Coat-of-Arms following to examine the changes.
The Jamaican coat of arms has seen quite a number of changes, but only three are officially recorded. These changes occurred in 1906, 1957 and 1962.
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EXPLAIN
What is the Coat-of-Arms?
What is the significance of this document?
EXTEND/ELABORATE
Highlight the changes made to the Jamaican Coat-of Arms over the years and explain why the changes have been made.
EVALUATE
1. Which is another name for the Coat-Of-Arms
(a) State of Arms of Jamaica
(b) Crest
(c) Motto
(d) Stamp
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3. Which was the original motto on the coat of arms?
4A. Based on the images, which two statements describe changes made to the Jamaican Coat-of-Arms from 1906-1962?
(a) The Tainos were added
(b) the motto was changed
(c) a helmet replaced the shield
(d) a pineapple was removed
4B Which statement provides the BEST reason for the changes in the Jamaican Coat of Arms over the years? The coat of arms should ________ .
(a) look visually appealing
(b) be changed on a regular basis
(c) be a reminder of slavery
(d) reflect Jamaica's history, resources and people
The Jamaican coat of arms has seen quite a number of changes, but only three are officially recorded. These changes occurred in 1906, 1957 and 1962.
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