Signs and Symbols
The aim of the lesson is to develop an
understanding of symbols and describe the
difference between a sign and a symbol.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson pupils will:
• Identify how symbols fit with everyday
life
• Describe what a symbol is
Starter
Can you think of any ways that
symbols are used all around us?
Think about your journey to school
this morning did you see any
symbols?
Watch the following ten clips and then draw the signs and symbols on
the piece of paper in front of you in the correct order.
Then
Write down the names of the ten logos – what do they represent?
• Mac Donalds
•Audi
• Nike
• Lloyds bank
• Adidas
• BT Phone Company
• Coco Channel
• Apple
• Toyota
• Red Bull
BONUS QUESTION – Which
three logos are signs and not
symbols? And what is the
difference?
Sorting the Signs from the
Symbols
Look at the following two images one is a SIGN and
one is a SYMBOL
Symbol
Sign
In pairs sort the following images into two piles – those
that are symbols and those that are signs
Now divide your page into four
quarters label each section as below-
Task
Learning Check
Can you tell the difference
between a sign and a symbol?
Are symbols around us in everyday
life?
To End
What do you think of when
you see the following
Colours?
Why?
How do these
Colours make
You feel?