Young scholars use a software program to create artwork and to manipulate images to study mirror and rotational symmetry. They take pictures of items in their environment in which they identify symmetry.

Young scholars create a butterfly displaying a mirror image of itself to show that it is symmetrical. In this symmetry lesson plan, students go over symmetry in different shapes and identify patterns in butterflies.

Use this internet lesson to explore different types of symmetry in nature. Learners examine line symmetry, rotational symmetry, and bilateral symmetry. An integrated math, language art, and art lesson. Acrobat Reader required.