Published: October 27, 2024
Latin Is Everywhere! See the Latin Mottos All Around Us
"Latin Mottos Everywhere!" is a quick, zero-prep presentation that shows how Latin is still part of everyday life with famous mottos from schools, companies, and sports teams!
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Latin Is Everywhere!
Latin may be called a "dead language," but it is alive and well! You just have to know where to look! From military slogans and university seals to sports teams and global organizations, Latin continues to inspire and communicate values that span centuries.
This free, zero-prep presentation for Latin teachers—titled “Latin Is Everywhere!”—helps students spot Latin in everyday life. Each slide features the Latin motto, an accurate English translation, high-quality images and the group that uses it.
What the Presentation Includes
- Military branches (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard Semper Paratus, British Royal Navy Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum)
- Universities (Harvard Veritas, MIT Mens et Manus)
- National symbols (United States E Pluribus Unum)
- Global organizations (Red Cross Inter Arma Caritas)
- Sports teams (Arsenal FC Victoria Concordia Crescit)
- Cultural institutions (MGM Studios Ars Gratia Artis)
- International events (Olympics Citius, Altius, Fortius)
How Teachers Can Use It
- Quick “brain break” or bell-ringer to spark curiosity
- Warm-up before a new unit on culture, history, or vocabulary
- Challenge students to find Latin mottos in your school or town
- Assign a mini-research project where students present a motto they discover
Why Students Love This Activity
Seeing Latin on logos, seals, and emblems makes the language feel relevant and contemporary. It highlights themes of unity, excellence, and perseverance that still resonate today.
PowerPoint Summary (Quick Reference)
| Organization | Latin Motto | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Navy | Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum | If you want peace, prepare for war |
| Harvard University | Veritas | Truth |
| United States of America | E Pluribus Unum | Out of many, one |
| U.S. Coast Guard | Semper Paratus | Always Ready |
| Red Cross Organization | Inter Arma Caritas | Charity in the midst of arms |
| City of Paris | Fluctuat Nec Mergitur | She is rocked (by the waves), but does not sink |
| U.S. Space Force | Semper Supra | Always Above |
| Olympic Games | Citius, Altius, Fortius | Faster, Higher, Stronger |
| Royal Air Force | Per Ardua ad Astra | Through struggle to the stars |
| MIT | Mens et Manus | Mind and Hand |
| Arsenal Football Club | Victoria Concordia Crescit | Victory Through Harmony |
| MGM Studios | Ars Gratia Artis | Art for the sake of art |
Ready to show students that Latin really is everywhere? Open the slides above and you are good to go—no prep needed.