Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Arms & Armor Achievement Worksheet

Division 2 Ages 9 to 11

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Iamtheparentorlegalguardianoftheminorwhosenameappearsbelow.Theyhavemypermissiontoparticipateinthis program.Ihavereadandunderstand theSCA's Policiesaffecting Youth andbeen provided withacopyof "How toProtect Your ChildrenfromChildAbuse".

Signature of Parent or Guardian:

Date:

I desire that the Achievement Token, when eligible to be worn, be presented in the following manner by/at: ( ) Privately, by the parent/guardian ( ) At a local group event at the discretion of the Group Seneschal ( ) At a Baronial Event at the discretion of the Territorial Baron/Baroness ( ) At a Kingdom or Principality Level Event at the discretion of the Crown

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YAFA Arms & Armor Achievement Division 2 completion table

Activity

Done where and when? Completed with whom?

1 Identify by their proper (French) names each of the pieces of armor that make up the full harness in the attached diagram of a knight in armor,.

2 Learn the armor requirements for SCA combat, and ask the marshals of the field if you can help with armor inspections before the beginning of a tournament.

3 Draw a diagram of a historical battle on a sheet of paper. Describe the types of armor used by the soldiers in each army, and explain what effect (if any) their armor and weapons had on their tactics, and the outcome of the battle. The Battle of Hastings or the Battle of Agincourt are good choices.

4 Design and color your own shield with a coat of arms. Make sure that the design follows the rules of heraldry. (Ask a knight or one of the heralds at an SCA event if you're not sure what these rules are.)

5 Do TWO of the following:

a. Read a book about a famous warrior from medieval history (such as William Marshal, Joan of Arc, or King Henry V) or from medieval legend (such as King Arthur, Beowulf, or Sir Gawain).

b. Make a list of the weapons used by knights in medieval tournaments. At an SCA event, see how many replicas of these weapons you can find made of rattan.

c. List five types of Siege engines used in medieval warfare.

d. Build a model of the type of Siege engine you like the best.

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Division 2 Ages 9 to 11

1.

Using the attached diagram of a knight in armor, identify by their proper (French) names each of the pieces

of armor that make up the full harness. At an SCA event, find as many examples of these pieces of armor

being used (each on a different fighter). Check off each one as you go and see if you can find real example

of every piece.

2.

Learn the armor requirements for SCA combat, and ask the marshals of the field if you can help with armor

inspections before the beginning of a tournament.

3.

Read about a historical battle, such as the Battle of Hastings or the Battle of Agincourt. Then draw a

diagram of the battle on a sheet of paper. Describe the types of armor used by the soldiers in each army,

and explain what effect (if any) their armor and weapons had on their tactics, and the outcome of the

battle.

4.

Design and color your own shield with a coat of arms. Make sure that the design follows the rules of

heraldry. (Ask a knight or one of the heralds at an SCA event if you're not sure what these rules are.)

5. Do TWO of the following,

a.

Read a book about a famous warrior from medieval history (such as William Marshal, Joan of Arc,

or King Henry V) or from medieval legend (such as King Arthur, Beowulf, or Sir Gawain). Find a

passage in the book that describes the use of armor and weapons, and read it aloud to a friend or

family member.

b.

Make a list of the weapons used by knights in medieval tournaments. At an SCA event, see how

many replicas of these weapons you can find made of rattan. Ask three fighters what their favorite

weapon to fight with is, and why.

c.

List five types of Siege engines used in medieval warfare.

d. Build a model of the type of Siege engine you like the best.

I certify that the minor listed on page 1 has successfully completed the requirements for the Division 2 Arms & Armor Achievement.

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Signature of Local Group Officer or Achievement Mentor

Participant's Name: Arms & Armor Achievement ? Division 2

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Date

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Requirement resources can be found here: Hefner-Alteneck, Jakob Heinrich Von. Medieval Arms and Armor: A Pictorial Archive. Mineola, NY: Dover Pub., 2004. Print. "Armour." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Nov. 2012. Web. 03 Dec. 2012. "List of Medieval Weapons." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Nov. 2012. Web. 03 Dec. 2012. "Siege Engine." Wikipedia. N.p., 3 Jan. 2013. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. .

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Important notes of interest:

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-- No Unauthorized Changes to YAFA Program

No Kingdom, Principality, group, or individual has the authority to subtract from, advancement requirements.

Requirements may be added at the Kingdom level, to respect and protect the cultural climate. A youth may complete

alternative achievement requirements because of physical or mental disability if the physical or mental disability is

permanent, rather than temporary; OR because of religious, cultural or moral beliefs. The youth member must also

complete as many of the regular requirements as their ability allows.

-- After soliciting parental/guardian input and obtaining parent/guardian approval to submit, the Achievement Mentor shall submit, in appropriate detail, the proposed alternative requirements for the achievement to the Local and Kingdom YAFA administrator for approval. The alternative requirements must be of such a nature that they are as demanding of effort as the regular requirements within the abilities of the youth. Once approval has been given, the specifics of the proposed alternative requirements shall be sent to the Society YAFA administrator for consideration in future revisions of the Achievement worksheets.

-- Who Approves YAFA Division 2 Achievement Tokens? Mentors sign for requirements in YAFA Division 2. When the requirements are completed, the work is reviewed by the Achievement Mentor, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal.

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-- The Two-Deep System and Certifying Completion

Youth members must not meet one-on-one with adults. Sessions with mentors must take place where others can view the

interaction, or the youth must have a buddy: a friend, parent, guardian, brother, sister, or other relative --or better yet,

another youth working on the same subject-- along attending the session. When the youth meets with the mentor, they

should bring any required projects. If these cannot be transported, evidence should be presented, such as photographs or

adult certification. Another adult, for example, might state that satisfactory meals were prepared for Cooking. If there are

questions that requirements were met, a mentor may confirm with adults involved. Once satisfied, the mentor signs the

worksheet using the date upon which the requirements were completed, or in the case of partials, initials the individual

requirements passed.

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-- Group Instruction

It is acceptable--and sometimes desirable--for achievement s to be taught in group settings. This often occurs at guild

meetings, multi-day camping wars or similar events. Interactive group discussions can support learning. The method can

also be attractive to "guest experts" assisting registered and approved mentors. Slide shows, performances,

demonstrations, panels, and various other techniques can also be employed, but as any teacher can attest, not everyone

will learn all the material. There must be attention to each individual's projects and his fulfillment of all requirements. We

must know that every youth --actually and personally--completed them. If, for example, a requirement uses words like

"show," "demonstrate," or "discuss," then every youth must do that. It is unacceptable to present tokens on the basis of

sitting in classrooms watching demonstrations, or remaining silent during discussions. Because of the importance of

individual attention in the achievement plan, group instruction should be limited to those scenarios where the benefits are

compelling.

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-- Partial Completions

Youths need not pass all requirements with one mentor. The Achievement Worksheet has a place to record what has been

finished-- a "partial." A subsequent mentor may choose not to accept partial work, but this should be rare. A youth, if they

believe they are being treated unfairly, may work with his parent to find another mentor. Partials have no expiration except

the 18th birthday.

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