In this symmetry worksheet, 3rd graders analyze objects deciding if they are symmetrical. Students study 4 rows of objects, circling those that show symmetry.

Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.  In this very busy spider instructional activity, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern....

Fourth graders identify lines of symmetry using reflections and then construct figures that have one or more lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson plan, 4th graders use sets of shapes, pattern blocks, a mirror, and more.

Fourth graders create mandalas. In this mandala lesson plan, 4th graders look at these polygons in nature and man-made forms. They create their own by using tangrams.

In this geometry-symmetry worksheet, students determine which shapes in sets are symmetrical/not symmetrical. A reference website is given for additional resources.

Third graders recognize and identify the three types of balance. They analyze and identify the type of balance used in various works of art. Students create a symmetrically balanced work of art. They use a ruler, shape templates, an...

In t his symmetry worksheet, students determine whether shapes are symmetrical. A website reference for additional activities is given.

First graders create a symmetrical butterfly after reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. They fold a piece of fingerpaint paper in half to create a crease and after paint has been added , they refold and open their...

Sixth graders observe the wardrobe and discuss the role of the wardrobe in the culture of viceregal Mexico. They research the design and the influence of Moorish decoration in the geometric pattern on the door. Students identify...

First graders engage in a lesson plan which teaches the concept of symmetry through the use of letters in the student's name. They use a piece of yarn to see if they can make symmetrical pieces out of their own names.

Sixth graders explore symmetry and discuss the difference between a rotation and reflection. Using hands-on activities, such as folding paper shapes, they discover how to find the lines of symmetry and symmetrical characteristics. As a...

In this pattern block worksheet, students use pattern blocks to create a symmetric design within the shapes. The designs must follow four different rules.

Second graders discuss what a line of symmetry is, then demonstrate how to fold shape cutouts to generate lines of symmetry. They demonstrate slides, flips, and turns with objects, and write explanations of changes they observe in pictures.

Sixth graders examine and discuss the marquetry ornamentation on an antique bench. They design and create a symmetrically designed jewelry box using marquetry techniques.

Students examine how the hexagon shape can be a building block for quilt patterns. They view images of quilts, discuss symmetry and design patterns, and create and name an original quilt design.

Students investigate the relationship between shape of object and moment of inertia. In this physics lesson, students collect data from the experiment and use spreadsheet to graph them. They discuss how load affects deflection.

High schoolers use FoilSim to complete the activity to create tables of data sets comparing the lift values for a 3-D model of a symmetrical wing section to the values predicted by the FoilSim software.

Pupils investigate oceanography by painting sea life. In this crustacean activity, students identify sea urchins in our ocean environments and describe the functionality of their spherical-shaped bodies. Pupils design their own sea...

Young scholars view examples of snowflake persons previous students have made. Using construction paper, thye make a large cut out of a snowflake and add the proper clothing to wear during winter. They discuss how the snowflake is...

In this symmetry learning exercise, students analyze 4 pictures. Students determine if each picture has rotational symmetry and mark "yes" or "no". There is no definition for this term and no example.

Students examine the principle of radial symmetry and apply it to an original mandala design. They draw a design using organic and geometric shapes, repeating the design symmetrically around the paper.

In this symmetry worksheet, learners select the shape from a choice of 4 that is not symmetrical, 4 problems total. Answers included on page 2.

Young scholars experiment with water levels and plastic topographic volcano models to determine the contour lines that would be used to create a topograpohic map of a volcano. They use the traced lines to actually develop the map.

Fifth graders review the concept of a line of symmetry by using pieces of paper that have pictures such as, letters of the alphabet, polygons, and designs made from polygons in order to determine if they have symmetry. The fine,...