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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Lines of Symmetry for Triangles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
The division of triangles into scalene, isosceles, and equilateral can be thought of in terms of lines of symmetry. Aligns with 4.G.A.3.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Whether Various Shapes Have Lines of Symmetry

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to state whether the given 2D shapes have line symmetry. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:14] and a set...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Lines of Symmetry for Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This task provides learners a chance to experiment with reflections of the plane and their impact on specific types of quadrilaterals. Aligns with 4.G.A.3.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Line Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice identifying lines of symmetry on shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Introduces the concept of symmetry by learning the definition, types, lines of symmetry, and point of symmetry. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving a few interactive questions at the end of...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Symmetry in Math

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines symmetry, line of symmetry, point symmetry, and gives examples.
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Corta en Dos

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Try to find the line of symmetry of these 8 figures. If you find it the two figures should coincide.
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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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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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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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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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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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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Singing Angels: Symmetry

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Use these interactive activities to explore symmetry.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Riksjas, Toek Toek: 2 D Space: Symmetry

For Students 4th Standards
Students will play interactive games and explore symmetry.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Intuitive Symmetry: Point, Line, Plane, Rotational

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Investigate the concept of symmetry at this test prep site. See detailed definitions and picture examples, answer the questions in the interactive practice pages, and do the classroom activity where students use a digital camera to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Identify Symmetrical Figures

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice identifying symmetrical shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Angle Measure and Plane Figures

For Students 4th Standards
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in angle measure and plane figures.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center Real World Investigation: Symmetry Around Us [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this internet lesson to explore different types of symmetry in nature. Learners examine line symmetry, rotational symmetry, and bilateral symmetry. An integrated math, language art, and art lesson. Acrobat Reader required.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: A Shard or Two

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Archaeologists have just uncovered an ancient plate. They need your help to determine the original size of the plate. Try this challenge where you use concepts of symmetry and estimation to uncover the solution. An activity from the NCTM...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Image Modifications to Create Symmetry

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students are asked to state how many more squares on a grid need to be shaded in order to give a shape line symmetry. Includes video...

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