Activity

Taking a Spin

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Taking a Spin activity also includes:

It does not divide into 360 evenly, so it cannot work. The resource extends pupils' thinking about rotational symmetry. By asking for a figure with a rotational symmetry of a seemingly impossible angle, the activity requires learners to think about multiples of angles of rotational symmetry.

3 Views 1 Download
CCSS: Designed
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide the class either with manipulatives or technology to investigate
  • Divide classmates into groups and have each group defend that they have found all of the possible polygons meeting the criteria
Classroom Considerations
  • Students should be familiar with rotational symmetry
Pros
  • Provides a detailed discussion of the task
  • Gives suggestions for assessment and extensions
Cons
  • None