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Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Learning Math: Symmetry
This presentation provides a tutorial on symmetry. In the tutorial, you will do the following: learn about geometric symmetry, explore line or reflection symmetry, explore rotation symmetry, and explore translation symmetry and frieze...
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rotation Symmetry of Geometric Shapes
An applet is used to explore the rotation symmetry of geometric shapes. [Requires Java.]
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rotation Symmetry of Regular Polygons
An applet is used to investigate the rotation symmetry of regular polygons.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Whether Given Shapes Are Rotationally Symmetrical
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students watch a video to determine if given shapes have rotational symmetry and then take an assessment to test their skills.
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...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry
This lesson focuses on symmetry including reflectional symmetry, rotational symmetry, and palindromes. It defines each, gives examples, and practice activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Rotations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students what rotations are and how to find the coordinates of rotated figures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Symmetry and Tessellations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief overview of the different types of symmetry and of how to tessellate a shape.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Symmetry of 2 D Shapes
Analyze various shapes according to their reflective and rotational symmetries. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tessellations Geometry and Symmetry
This lesson plan deals with tessellations and their geometric concepts. Upper elementary and middle school students will also explore polygons, symmetry, analyze patterns and explore the role of mathematics in nature and culture.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Lines of Symmetry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguish between line symmetry and rotational symmetry
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Geometry in Dance
In this instructional activity, students observe symmetry, geometric shapes, and angles in two Early American dances, and then choreograph their own dance with symmetrical figures. Media and teaching materials are included.
Other
Symmetry Around the World
This resource provides information about symmetry, and everywhere it can be found.
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.
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...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Transformations
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at real world examples of transformations found throughout West Edmonton Mall. The accompanying interactive component asks students to predict transformations through looking at...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry Groups and Wallpapers
This lesson focuses on wallpaper groups. While there are infinitely many possible patterns, they all have one of just 17 different symmetry groups. These are called the Wallpaper Groups. Every wallpaper group is defined by a combination...
Other
Hstry: Transformations
A unique geometry project that asks students to complete a transformation using a picture. Project includes instructions, examples, and quiz questions.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Transformations
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematics skills in Geometry. The questions check understanding on transformational geometry. Topics include translations, symmetry, and rotations.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
This upper elementary and middle school lesson plan introduces a variety of motion geometry concepts such as translations, reflections, and rotations. Lots of interactive support for students.
Clark University
Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course: Transformations of the Plane
Site that focuses on planar pattern and transformations within geometry. It also identifies different kinds of symmetry.
Other
Xah Lee: Some Theorems on Rotation and Translation
This site is for the purpose of using proofs for geometry. It helps by giving some useful theorems.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Upside Down (Pdf)
What lowercase letters read the same both upside down and right side up? If you have the answer, then you can handle this geometric symmetry math challenge. A one-page activity from the NTCM Math Challenge for Families collection....