Curated OER
Slope Right Up
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry
Explore lines of symmtery with this interactive lesson regarding lines of symmetry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify line, bilateral, and rotational symmetry.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Symmetry
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...
Other
Symmetry Around the World
This resource provides information about symmetry, and everywhere it can be found.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Intuitive Symmetry: Point, Line, Plane, Rotational
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Reflections: Line and Point
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.
Other
Earth Measure: Native American Geometry Designs: Mathematical Landscaping
If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center Real World Investigation: Symmetry Around Us [Pdf]
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Rigid Transformations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify different types of transformations.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Tessellations and Transformations
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...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: A Shard or Two
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...
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Flash Cards
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...