Determine whether a geometric shape has line and/or rotational symmetry. (0406.4.18)

Links verified on 11/16/2011

1. Circle Symmetry - a kinesthetic approach to rotational symmetry - lesson plan with several activities included [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Geometry in the World of Art - finding lines of symmetry
3. Line Symmetry - explanation plus two problems [NCTM's Illuminations activity]
4. Line Symmetry - short, visual explanation from Harcourt School
5. Relating Rotations to Symmetry - investigate the relationship between rotations and the symmetry you recognize in a figure or a design
6. Rotation Symmetry of Regular Polygons - interactive applet
7. Rotational Symmetry - definition and examples from Wikipedia
8. Rotational Symmetry - from Math is Fun, includes real world examples
9. Rotational Symmetry - two part lesson which includes an interactive example
10. Rotational Symmetry - a lesson from Math Forum
11. Rotational Symmetry in Hub Caps - examine four wheels and then rank them in order of their magnitude
12. Rotational Symmetry Worksheet - eight activities
13. Symmetry - This unit from Annenberg explain line symmetry, rotational symmetry and translation symmetry plus a homework section
14. Symmetry Activity - In this activity students will practice making patterns that have symmetry
15. Symmetry All Around You - Rotational Symmetry - several real world examples
16. Working with Rotational Symmetry - five questions from Regions Prep

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