Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetry Project

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore the concept of symmetry by drawing an the other half of an object. They pick from a stack of magazine pictures and draw it on another piece of paper.
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2007)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Printing Tickets

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Determine the better deal. Pupils write the equation for the cost of printing tickets from different printers. They compare the costs graphically and algebraicaly to determine which printer has the best deal based upon the quantity of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetry in Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore symmetry.  For this geometry and scientific inquiry lesson, students design paper airplanes with middle line symmetry, as well as right, obtuse, and acute angles.  Students measure the plane's angles using a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applying Proportionality in Scale Drawings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine a blue print and discuss the reasoning behind using blue prints. In this proportionality lesson,  students collaborate with their teammates to create a scale drawing. Once that is complete, 6th graders write a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Interpreting Lao Design: Painting

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners examine Lao art techniques and practice replication and modification of Lao designs. Maintaining a symmetrical image, they embellish designs with imagery and background color. They discuss the students' works and note the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Letters With Matching Parts

For Students 2nd
In this lines of symmetry worksheet, 2nd graders draw the lines of symmetry that they can see on the 26 letters of the alphabet. Students answer 2 short answer questions relating to the alphabet and lines of symmetry.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Whatever Floats Your Boat

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make boats by folding paper. They identify and draw shapes made during the creating process and place lines of symmetry on them. They demonstrate their understanding by completing an activity sheet imbedded in this plan.
Learning
School Mathematics Project

Resource Sheets

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
This extensive and far-reaching collection of worksheets puts a new twist on many basic concepts. Learners use multiplication to trace a path from one point to another, tile a plane by converting between improper and proper fractions,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

IGD: Perpendicular Bisector

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers draw perpendicular bisectors.  In this perpendicular bisectors lesson, students identify the perpendicular bisector in a polygon.  They use web tools to create and measure perpendicular bisectors.  High...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sneaky Peeky Symmetry Book

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine lines of symmetry with different shapes. Then students create their own books of symmetry with different two-dimensional shapes on each page.
Handout
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Centre for Innovation in Mamatics Teaching

Area, Perimeter and Volume

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Develop young mathematicians' knowledge of two- and three-dimensional shapes with this geometry workbook. From learning about the classifications of different shapes and figures to calculating their area, perimeter, and volume, this...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bliss Butterflies Activity Sheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this life science worksheet, learners examine the 4 stages of the butterfly's life cycle and color in the black line pictures. They read the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical objects before they complete symmetrical...
Performance
Radford University

How to Calculate and Analyze the Equation for a Parabolic Path

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Working in groups, pupils plot three points on the coordinate plane representing three different parabolic paths. Using a calculator, they determine the quadratic regression equation for their models. Each team then figures out the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs of Quadratic Functions Section 11.6

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this graphing worksheet, pupils graph quadratic functions. They identify the maximum and minimum value of the function, determine the line of symmetry, and locate the vertex. Coordinate planes are provided for each function. There are...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetry: Theory, Reality and Art!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils explore the concept of geometric symmetry. In this geometric symmetry lesson, students walk around their school and take pictures of objects that demonstrate symmetry. Pupils use Microsoft Paint to draw the lines of symmetry on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the concept of symmetry. They use photographs in front of a mirror to see symmetry. They write an explanation or drawing of how a mirror always produces a line of symmetry.
Worksheet
EdHelper

Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this symmetry worksheet, students study the pictures in the 14 examples. Students then draw a line of symmetry for each object.
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 6: Congruence, Construction, and Proof

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Trace the links between a variety of math concepts in this far-reaching unit. Ideas that seem very different on the outset (like the distance formula and rigid transformations) come together in very natural and logical ways. This...
Lesson Plan
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Mask Symmetry

For Teachers 2nd
When you engage learners in creating symmetrical objects you are also building their vocabulary and math sense. Kids discuss key words such as, asymmetrical, symmetrical, balance, tint, and shade. They use these elements of design to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Different Point of View

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers utilize a pattern worksheet embedded in this plan to work on a deeper understanding of geometric concepts like symmetry and congruency. Since geometry is such a visual form of mathematics, this lesson should fit...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Origami Ducks: Geometry, Listening, and Following Directions

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Radial Letters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This art activity seems simple enough. As a way to introduce radial symmetry, spokes, or rays, learners create an artistic representation demonstrating radial symmetry. They stick a variety of letter stickers on their paper starting in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Symmetry

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this symmetry problem solving worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they read 4 word problems and draw or write to explain their answers.