Symmetry Worksheets
What is Symmetry? Like many other definitions that are present in math, here is another one! Do you know what symmetry means? That is quite alright, we will tell you! Symmetry is present in many areas of math. It is originated from a Greek word that means "to measure together." Symmetry is most commonly applied when we are studying geometry. Now, let us take a look at what it is! In simple words, the property of an object to be similar when it is divided into two is known as symmetry. When one shape becomes exactly like the other, when changed in some way, slid, turned or flipped, the property is known as symmetry. Objects can only be symmetrical if the object when they have the same shape and size. For example, if you were to divide your face in half, the two halves would be perfectly symmetrical. However, not all objects have symmetry. When an object is not symmetrical, it is known as asymmetric.
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Basic Lesson
Guides students through the use of visuals to allow students to complete the symmetrical pattern. Complete the shape by coloring in the squares to give it symmetry across the dotted line.
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Intermediate Lesson
The symmetry patterns are larger and spread over more space than the basic lesson.
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Independent Practice 1
A really great activity for allowing students to understand the concept of symmetry. Complete each shape by coloring in the squares or dots to give it symmetry across the dotted line.
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Independent Practice 2
Students are asked to mimic the symmetrical pattern. The answers can be found below.
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Homework Worksheet
Students are provided with 12 problems to achieve the concept of symmetry. An example is also provided.
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Skill Quiz
This tests the students ability to capture and use the essence of symmetry.
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Basic Lesson
Guides students through recognizing lines of symmetry. A line of symmetry is any line that can be drawn through a figure which divides it into equal halves. Does the figure have a line of symmetry?
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Intermediate Lesson
Students learn step by step how to find lines of symmetry. How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?
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Independent Practice 1
A really great activity for allowing students to understand the concepts of Symmetry. Does the figure have a line of symmetry?
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Independent Practice 2
Students look for lines of symmetry. The answers can be found below.
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Homework Worksheet
Students are provided with 12 problems to achieve the concepts of Recognizing Lines of Symmetry. An example is also provided.
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Skill Quiz
This tests the students ability to understand recognizing lines of symmetry.
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Clock Trick and Geometric Fun Fact
Write the letters of the English alphabet, in capitals, clockwise
around a circle, and cross-out the letters that have right-left symmetry,
A, H,I, M, etc. The letters that remain group themselves in sets of 3, 1,
4, 6"
A circle is divided into 360 degrees. But, did you know that a golf ball
has 360 dimples? Coincidence? Maybe not!