Cuemath
Cuemath: Symmetry
Introduces the concept of symmetry by learning the definition, types, lines of symmetry, and point of symmetry. Check-out the solved examples for better understanding and try your hand at solving a few interactive questions at the end of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Symmetry, Reflective Drawing, and Totem Poles
In this lesson, students will create a colored pencil drawing utilizing symmetry and forms characteristic of Northwest Coast art and write a critique of their work. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: A Perfect Sacred Sphere [Pdf]
In this lesson, 4th graders will explore protractors, rulers, balance both radial, and symmetrical, and concepts of angle measurements as they create their own mandalas.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Space
Can you help Leela find objects of different 3D shapes in her parents' tea store?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Castle in the Clouds: Space: 2 D Shapes and Symmetry
Students will explore symmetry through a variety of learning games.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Dinosaurs: Symmetry and Estimation: Mass and Symmetry
Students play learning games to explore mass and symmetry.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Singing Angels: Symmetry
Use these interactive activities to explore symmetry.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: African Village: 2 D Space and Capacity
Visit this African village and learn about symmetry and parts of 2D shapes. Users can first watch a video that helps with the concepts of finding a vertex and a line of symmetry. They can then practice their knowledge on four activities...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Riksjas, Toek Toek: 2 D Space: Symmetry
Students will play interactive games and explore symmetry.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: 3 D Shapes and Symmetry
In this tea store, the boxes all have different shapes! What do you know about shapes?
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Pattern Lessons
Students read about examples of symmetry and patterns in alters and the mandala.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: A Shard or Two
Archaeologists have just uncovered an ancient plate. They need your help to determine the original size of the plate. Try this challenge where you use concepts of symmetry and estimation to uncover the solution. An activity from the NCTM...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Sonya's Symmetry
Straightforward lesson designed to introduce students to symmetry and reflection using MIRA mirrors. Includes two worksheets--instructions and activities are available in English and Spanish.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Navajo Burntwater Designs
Simple lesson designed to help pupils learn the geometric concepts of translation, reflection, and symmetry by creating Navajo weaving patterns. Includes templates and instructions and is available in English and Spanish. Unfortunately,...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Symmetry and Translations
This University of Regina site gives some history and definitions about translations and symmetry.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Rotational Symmetry
This is a good site for elementary teachers to help educate students about symmetry by using pattern blocks. This link has multiple activities that the instructor could use including technological and standard activities.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Eggmath: The Shape of an Egg
An interactive page offering a view of a rotating egg, information on rotational symmetry, and definitions of related topics.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Symmetry
In this lesson, explore the basics of symmetry with butterflies by making a balancing butterfly, observe photos of butterflies, and find the butterfly in the strata of the rainforest.
The Math League
The Math League: Symmetric Figure
This tutorial features several examples of symmetric figures to explain how the line of symmetry works.
PBS
Pbs Mathline Lesson: Geometry, It's a Perfect Fit [Pdf]
This two-part geometry lesson plan has learners identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Students engage in hands-on activities including identifying shapes in the classroom, creating patterns with shapes, identifying...
Other
Finite Geometry Notes: Diamond 16 Symmetry Puzzle
At this site see if you can solve the "Diamond 16" puzzle. Change the patterns to create ordinary or color exchange symmetry. This is just one of several challenging puzzles at this site. Links to similar puzzles and games.
Other
Ic Teachers: Line or Reflective Symmetry
This website will provide you with a quick review of line or reflective symmetry. It also has questions and answers to help you understand line/reflective symmetry.
Other
American Mathematical Society: Mathematical Imagery
Stunning imagery of how mathematical concepts are used to created artworks.
Quia
Quia: Geometric Terms Flash Cards
Do you need practice remembering or learning different geometry vocabulary words and definitions? The flash cards at this web site are for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you...