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Curated OER

Line Symmetry and Rotational Symmetry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the symmetry of pattern block shapes. Students, working in groups determine whether each shape has line symmetry, rotational symmetry or both kinds of symmetry. Students determine how many lines of symmetry the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 5th
Teach your class about symmetry lines with this resource. This worksheet defines symmetry and explains lines of symmetry and how they work. Learners examine a variety of examples before drawing lines of symmetry in 5 figures. The...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line or Bilateral Symmetry

For Students 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders figure out how many lines of symmetry 6 Greek alphabet letters have. Students write each number and draw the line or lines on the lines provided.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetry All Around

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore geometry by creating a quilt square. For this symmetry lesson, students identify a list of items, designs, insects and animals which have either rotational or line symmetry. Learners investigate symmetrical designs on...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lesson 10-5: Transformations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this transformations worksheet, learners solve 5 multi-part short answer problems. Students transform images by reflecting them over a line or a point.  Learners find the line and/or point symmetry of various figures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Line Symmetry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify line symmetry. In this geometry activity, 4th graders are given various pictures and identify if they are symmetrical. Students search through magazines for symmetrical pictures.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Symmetry to Create a Community Quilt

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a class "quilt" made of paper. In this hands-on symmetry lesson, students fold paper to create symmetrical figures then work in groups to color quilt patches that will form together to make a symmetrical class quilt.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Symmetry

For Students 4th - 6th
In this line symmetry practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Symmetry: Practice

For Students 6th - 7th
In this symmetry worksheet, students trace the figures, turn them, and then write yes or no to tell if it has rotational symmetry. Students tell how many degrees they turned it to determine the symmetry. Students repeat the process for...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Symmetry- Reteaching Worksheet

For Students 4th
For this line symmetry reteaching worksheet, 4th graders determine which letters of the alphabet display a line of symmetry. They compare to lines drawn through 4 letters and circle the one that shows symmetry. They draw one or two lines...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Reflection in a Point

For Students 10th
In this reflection of point worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems related to various points reflection. First, they determine the image at the point given under a point of reflection. Then, students determine if an image...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Symmetry

For Students 10th
In this line symmetry worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various types of figures. First, they classify each figure illustrated as horizontal, vertical, both, or neither line of symmetry. Then,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Line Symmetry

For Students 10th
In this line symmetry instructional activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems related to various forms of line symmetry. They classify each line of symmetry illustrated as horizontal, vertical, both, or neither. Then students...
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Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Tessellations and Transformations

For Students 6th - 8th
Investigate tessellations using this interactive Learn Alberta math resource. Students will explore transformations, namely line symmetry, rotation symmetry, and translation occurring within a tessellated pattern. Be sure to follow the...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.
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Activity
Other

Symmeter: Sym Face

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This tool allows you to see a face with perfect symmetry. You can upload photos and it creates a symmetrical image. A great activity to do with students, and great for a bulletin board display. [Requires Java.]
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Activity
Other

Symmeter: Sym Face

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This tool allows you to see a face with perfect symmetry. You can upload photos and it creates a symmetrical image. A great activity to do with students, and great for a bulletin board display.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
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Study Guide
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Working With Line Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent way to learn about line symmetry. It gives samples of questions that you can answer and self-check.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Dojo: Shape & Space: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Meet Morisu in the dojo. Help him with symmetrical objects and shapes!
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Get independent practice working with scientific and standard notation. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
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Other

Symmetry Around the World

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
This resource provides information about symmetry, and everywhere it can be found.
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Activity
Other

Earth Measure: Native American Geometry Designs: Mathematical Landscaping

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 6th - 7th
Explore lines of symmtery with this interactive lesson regarding lines of symmetry.