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Symmetry in Paper Airplanes

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Students explore symmetry.  In this geometry and scientific inquiry lesson, students design paper airplanes with middle line symmetry, as well as right, obtuse, and acute angles.  Students measure the plane's angles using a protractor, and decorate the planes using a symmetrical pattern.

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paper airplanes, acute angles, angles, angle measurement, obtuse angles, right angles, symmetry

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acute angles, measuring angles, obtuse angles, paper airplanes, right angles, symmetry, math
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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