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Symmetry All Around

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore geometry by creating a quilt square. In this symmetry lesson, students identify a list of items, designs, insects and animals which have either rotational or line symmetry. Students investigate symmetrical designs on the...
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Rotational Symmetry of Polygons and Other Figures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore geometry by participating in a shape rotation experiment. In this symmetry lesson, students identify the term symmetry and a list of other geometry vocabulary. Students analyze shapes as they are turned 90 degrees and...
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Leaves, Flowers, Seashells, Mirrors and Symmetry

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars develop an understanding of patterns and symmetry. In this symmetry and pattern activity, students use real world patterns then analyze and extend them. Young scholars also use real world items while discovering and...
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Symmetry that is Basic and Beautiful

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils explore lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Pupils explore symmetry in real life objects.
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Lines of Symmetry

For Students 2nd
In this line of symmetry worksheet, 2nd graders fold a paper in half and cut two parts of a picture to show the line of symmetry. They answer 4 questions in which they color a domino to make it symmetrical. 
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Science and Math Lab (Students Look at Symmetry in Nature)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study patterns. In this symmetry in nature lesson, students examine objects to determine what type of symmetry they have. They work in small groups to rotate through stations that have objects for them to study.
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Tessellations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create tessellations. In this math lesson, students explore symmetry and patterns through the creation of a tessellation. Students design and create their own tessellation.
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Symmetry in Nature and Congruent Shapes All Around

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore symmetry and congruent shapes. In this math lesson, 2nd graders identify examples of symmetry and congruent shapes in nature. Students take photographs and create a multimedia presentation of symmetry and congruent...
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Lines of Symmetry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify lines of symmetry using reflections and then construct figures that have one or more lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson plan, 4th graders use sets of shapes, pattern blocks, a mirror, and more.
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Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 5th
In t his symmetry worksheet, students determine whether shapes are symmetrical. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Symmetry in Butterflies

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a butterfly displaying a mirror image of itself to show that it is symmetrical. In this symmetry lesson plan, students go over symmetry in different shapes and identify patterns in butterflies.
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Symmetrical Journals

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners identify symmetrical shapes around their classroom and make symmetry journals. In this symmetry lesson plan, students make drawings of symmetrical shapes inside their journals.
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Symmetry

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this symmetry worksheet, students find and trace a line of symmetry in the shapes and objects given to them. Students complete 8 problems. 
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Geometry - Symmetry

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this symmetry worksheet, students choose shapes in each problem that are either symmetrical or not symmetrical. Students complete 4 problems.
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Geometry--Symmetry

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this symmetry worksheet, students identify and circle the shapes that are symmetrical in a set. There are four multiple choice questions.
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Symmetry Worksheet V

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this symmetry worksheet, students view and draw border patterns and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 3 activities.
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Mandalas : polygons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create mandalas. In this mandala lesson plan, 4th graders look at these polygons in nature and man-made forms. They create their own by using tangrams.
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Symmetrical Measurements of The Body

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find symmetry in their body. In this symmetry lesson, 3rd graders look at different geometric shapes and identify which ones are symmetrical and find their line of symmetry. They measure body parts to the nearest half inch...
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Symmetry in Kaleidoscope Designs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define reflection, rotation and symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students move the graph around the coordinate plane and identify the line of symmetry. They identify the different designs of a kaleidoscope.
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Transformation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate symmetry by reflecting objects in different angles. In this geometrical transformation lesson, 3rd graders define the terms translation, rotation and reflection in order to physically turn geometric...
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Symmetry in Butterflies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners design butterflies.  In this symmetry lesson, students examine butterfly pictures, discuss the symmetry of their wings, and create their own symmetry patterns.
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Folding Shapes; Are the Sides the Same?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore geometry by experimenting with fold-ables. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders utilize cutout shapes from construction paper which they experiment with by folding. Students examine the symmetry and...
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Letter Puzzles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this letter puzzle worksheet, students solve 2 puzzles given a list of letters.  Students determine the relationship between the set of letters.
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Identifying Symmetrical Shapes

For Students 1st
In this identifying symmetrical shapes worksheet, 1st graders look at 6 pictures, then circle the ones that are symmetrical shapes.