Draw lines of symmetry in 2-dimensional figures. (0406.4.20)

Links verified on 11/17/2011

1. Ask Hannah - describe symmetry in two-dimensional shapes
2. 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.]
3. Geometry in the World of Art - finding lines of symmetry
4. Line Symmetry - explanation plus two problems [NCTM's Illuminations activity]
5. Line Symmetry - short, visual explanation from Harcourt School
6. Line Symmetry - WebQuest with many activities
7. Lines of Symmetry - drag the shapes that have lines of symmetry into one bin and those that do not into the other bin
8. Lines of Symmetry - this video lesson explains horizontal, vertical and diagonal line symmetry, and then gives your students the chance to show understanding on several quizzes.
9. Relating Rotations to Symmetry - investigate the relationship between rotations and the symmetry you recognize in a figure or a design
10. Rotation Symmetry of Regular Polygons - interactive applet
11. Rotational Symmetry - definition and examples from Wikipedia
12. Rotational Symmetry - from Math is Fun, includes real world examples
13. Rotational Symmetry - two part lesson which includes an interactive example
14. Rotational Symmetry - a lesson from Math Forum
15. Rotational Symmetry in Hub Caps - examine four wheels and then rank them in order of their magnitude
16. Rotational Symmetry Worksheet - eight activities
17. Symmetry - This unit from Annenberg explain line symmetry, rotational symmetry and translation symmetry plus a homework section
18. Symmetry Activity - In this activity students will practice making patterns that have symmetry
19. Symmetry All Around You - Rotational Symmetry - several real world examples
20. Working with Rotational Symmetry - five questions from Regions Prep

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