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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fun With Symmetry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students manipulate shapes to find multiple lines of symmetry. They use color to visualize the lines of symmetry.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Are We the Same?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students define and discuss symmetry, line of symmetry, and congruency. They cut shapes out of construction paper, identify the line of symmetry, and if they are symmetrical and/or congruent.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Transformation

For Students 6th - 7th
In this transformation worksheet, learners identify and solve 10 different problems that include various images. First, they determine whether each object illustrated is a mirror image or reflection of the other image in the problem....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations on paper and check their results on the graphing calculator. They predict the direction of the graph and the vertex point. Students use the vertex, axis of symmetry and knowledge of which direction the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let the Light Shine Through!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils display knowledge of line of symmetry by designing a geometric stained glass window pattern.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 13: Reflections

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use current knowledge to predict the meaning of line of symmetry. They explore symmetry using mirrors.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Upside Down and All Around

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss what a line of symmetry is, then demonstrate how to fold shape cutouts to generate lines of symmetry. They demonstrate slides, flips, and turns with objects, and write explanations of changes they observe in pictures.
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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
Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Ask Hannah

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
This web lesson teaches students about symmetry in two-dimensional shapes.
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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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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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Graphic
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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Handout
Other

Georgia Perimeter College: Parabolas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an examination of parabolas, both vertical and horizontal, and parabolic functions. It includes six examples and a chart showing how changes in the equation coincide with changes in the graph.
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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.
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Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Shape: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the lines of symmetry of the given shape.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understanding symmetry and identifying lines of symmetry
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between line symmetry and rotational symmetry
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Rigid Transformations

For Students 6th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify different types of transformations.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Reflection Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students how to determine whether or not a shape has reflection symmetry and how to draw lines of symmetry.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph and compare graphs of quadratic functions in the coordinate plane.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 6th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify line, bilateral, and rotational symmetry.
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Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Line Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This site from The Math Forum is a great site if you are looking for activities to engage your students in learning about line symmetry. Peruse this collection of activities for one or two or four that would be right for your students....
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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Lines of Symmetry of Plane Shapes

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Looks at the lines of symmetry in different types of polygons. Includes ten practice questions. Each question is accompanied by an explanation of the answer.