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Curated OER

Slope Right Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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.
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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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...
Graphic
Other

Symmetry Around the World

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
This resource provides information about symmetry, and everywhere it can be found.
Lesson Plan
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...
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Reflections: Line and Point

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Lesson and activities focusing on line reflection. Here you will find a detailed explanation of the concept with picture examples, opportunities for interactive practice, and supporting classroom activities in the teacher resource pages.
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.
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.
Activity
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.
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.
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...
Activity
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...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Geometric Terms Flash Cards

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? The flash cards at this web site are for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you...