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Reflection Symmetry: Lesson Instructional VideoReflection Symmetry: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
4th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:38
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2013
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Reflection Symmetry: Lesson

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Symmetry is a natural thing. The video introduces the concept of reflection symmetry using a smiley face and a pentagon. Using pictures from nature, the installment of an extensive geometry playlist determines whether the object has reflection symmetry or not.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reflections, line of symmetry, symmetry, lines of symmetry

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Find other cases of reflectional symmetry in nature
  • Discuss what other types of symmetry there might be in figures

Classroom Considerations

  • It is beneficial if the class understands the concept of symmetry
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes a link to more videos and practice problems
  • Draws in the lines to show at least one line of symmetry

Cons

  • None

Common Core

4.G.A.3 MP2

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