Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chickscope Eggmath: The Shape of an Egg

For Students 6th - 8th
An interactive page offering a view of a rotating egg, information on rotational symmetry, and definitions of related topics.
Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Composition

For Students 9th - 10th
This online dictionary of art terms from Artlex is a valuable tool. The composition page explains how the term is used in the world of art. There are related links and works of art to explore.
Handout
The Math League

The Math League: Symmetric Figure

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This tutorial features several examples of symmetric figures to explain how the line of symmetry works.
Handout
Other

Ic Teachers: Line or Reflective Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Polarity of Molecular Compounds: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will demonstrate how to use molecular shape to determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Polarity of Molecular Compounds."
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Dissection Puzzles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you like tangrams, you'll enjoy this flipchart. Dissect and arrange in different shapes all types of squares, triangles, and polygons.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Symmetry Challenge

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sharpen your logic, symmetry, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Symmetry Surprise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A fun fingerpaint activity that teaches about the concept of symmetry.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Plane of Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the free encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a basic definition for plane of symmetry. Links are given for additional information on related subjects.