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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Eggmath: The Shape of an Egg

For Students 6th - 8th
An interactive page offering a view of a rotating egg, information on rotational symmetry, and definitions of related topics.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Geometry in Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, 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.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 2.6 Reflection Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore reflection symmetry in some different shapes.
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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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Lines of Symmetry in Letters

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to identify the lines of symmetry in letters of the alphabet. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:27] and a...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Symmetry, Reflective Drawing, and Totem Poles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learners will create a colored pencil drawing utilizing symmetry and forms characteristic of Northwest Coast art and write a critique of their work. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
Activity
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....
Activity
Education Development Center

Think Math: Getting an Angle on Geometry [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
In this lesson on geometry and polygons, you use origami to use various polygons to make a heart. Included in this PDF lesson is vocabulary worksheet with answers provided.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Dissection Puzzles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you like tangrams, you'll enjoy this flipchart. Dissect and arrange in different shapes all types of squares, triangles, and polygons.
Activity
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Symmetry on the Geoboard [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
An activity for students to work with symmetry on a geoboard. Materials needed: geoboards, rubber bands, and geoboard recording paper.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Happy Halving

For Students 1st - 2nd
On this one page website expand your logic, symmetry and pattern recognition knowledge while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Website
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Art Zone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ten interactive activities that allow you to use the computer to create and manipulate works of art.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 3: Technical Aspects of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn how to describe the technical aspects of an artist's work by discussing elements of art and principles of design. They also look at the stylistic qualities of an artist's...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Perching Parrot

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concepts of center of mass and static equilibrium by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance. Using a paper cut-out shape of a parrot sitting on a wire coat hanger, they learn that their parrot exists in stable...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Symmetry Challenge

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sharpen your logic, symmetry, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
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...
Handout
Other

Ic Teachers: Line or Reflective Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This website will provide you with a quick review of line or reflective symmetry. It also has questions and answers to help you understand line/reflective symmetry.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Kaleidoscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows the view from inside a kaleidoscope. The shapes and colors are reflected in a symmetrical pattern by the mirrors inside the kaleidoscope.

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