Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Symmetry About an Axis

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains symmetry about a line, using animations to illustrate the "rotation" or "reflection" involved in this type of symmetry.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is Symmetry in Math

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines symmetry, line of symmetry, point symmetry, and gives examples.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 2.6 Reflection Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore reflection symmetry in some different shapes.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Using Symmetry to Create a Community Quilt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a hands-on lesson plan to make a quilt using symmetry.
Activity
Other

Earth Measure: Native American Geometry Designs: Mathematical Landscaping

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Putt Putt Golf in the Math Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Putt-Putt golf can be a great tool in helping students understand angles and their reflections. Here a teacher demonstrates the "Course," set up in his classroom to assist in explaining to students how to use geometry and angles in...
Unit Plan
Cornell University

Cornell University: Isometries and Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the different kinds of isometries and patterns, and gives examples of each kind. Includes definitions, terminology, examples, and problems.

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