Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Shape: Rotational Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of rotational symmetry.
Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Learning Math: Symmetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Rotation Symmetry of Geometric Shapes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An applet is used to explore the rotation symmetry of geometric shapes. [Requires Java.]
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Rotation Symmetry of Regular Polygons

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An applet is used to investigate the rotation symmetry of regular polygons.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Determining Whether Given Shapes Are Rotationally Symmetrical

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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...
eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on symmetry including reflectional symmetry, rotational symmetry, and palindromes. It defines each, gives examples, and practice activities.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Rotations

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Symmetry and Tessellations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Symmetry of 2 D Shapes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tessellations Geometry and Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Geometry in Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
Graphic
Other

Symmetry Around the World

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
This resource provides information about symmetry, and everywhere it can be found.
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.
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...
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Transformations

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
eBook
Mathigon

Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry Groups and Wallpapers

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Activity
Other

Hstry: Transformations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A unique geometry project that asks students to complete a transformation using a picture. Project includes instructions, examples, and quiz questions.
Rubric
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Transformations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematics skills in Geometry. The questions check understanding on transformational geometry. Topics include translations, symmetry, and rotations.
Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Clark University

Clark University: Dave's Short Trig Course: Transformations of the Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site that focuses on planar pattern and transformations within geometry. It also identifies different kinds of symmetry.
Handout
Other

Xah Lee: Some Theorems on Rotation and Translation

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
This site is for the purpose of using proofs for geometry. It helps by giving some useful theorems.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Upside Down (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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....