Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center Real World Investigation: Symmetry Around Us [Pdf]
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.
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Lines of Symmetry of Plane Shapes
Looks at the lines of symmetry in different types of polygons. Includes ten practice questions. Each question is accompanied by an explanation of the answer.
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Intuitive Symmetry: Point, Line, Plane, Rotational
Investigate the concept of symmetry at this test prep site. See detailed definitions and picture examples, answer the questions in the interactive practice pages, and do the classroom activity where students use a digital camera to...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Reflections: Line and Point
Lesson and activities focusing on line reflection. Here you will find a detailed explanation of the concept with picture examples, opportunities for interactive practice, and supporting classroom activities in the teacher resource pages.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Photo Activity for Symmetry
This activity has instructions for making symmetrical portraits of the human face using a digital photograph. It's an activity students of all ages would enjoy.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Lines of Symmetry
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with pattern recognition to find the lines of reflective symmetry.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Midpoint Formula
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces midpoints of line segments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 2.6 Reflection Symmetry
Explore reflection symmetry in some different shapes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Reflections
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept teaches students about reflections and how to find the coordinates of a reflected figure.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Rigid Transformations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify different types of transformations.
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...
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Symmetrical Figures
Practice identifying symmetrical shapes. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.