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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Eggmath: The Shape of an Egg

For Students 6th - 8th
An interactive page offering a view of a rotating egg, information on rotational symmetry, and definitions of related topics.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Composition

For Students 9th - 10th
This online dictionary of art terms from Artlex is a valuable tool. The composition page explains how the term is used in the world of art. There are related links and works of art to explore.
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Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Symmetric Figure

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This tutorial features several examples of symmetric figures to explain how the line of symmetry works.
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Handout
Other

Ic Teachers: Line or Reflective Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website will provide you with a quick review of line or reflective symmetry. It also has questions and answers to help you understand line/reflective symmetry.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Polarity of Molecular Compounds: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to use molecular shape to determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Polarity of Molecular Compounds."
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Dissection Puzzles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you like tangrams, you'll enjoy this flipchart. Dissect and arrange in different shapes all types of squares, triangles, and polygons.
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Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Symmetry Challenge

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sharpen your logic, symmetry, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Symmetry Surprise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A fun fingerpaint activity that teaches about the concept of symmetry.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Plane of Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the free encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a basic definition for plane of symmetry. Links are given for additional information on related subjects.