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Cut and Fold Symmetry

Cut and Fold Symmetry
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Description

In this activity, students are provided with 6 shapes to neatly cut out and use a hands-on approach to experimenting with lines of symmetry. If, when folded, the two sides of the shape match together perfectly, students mark in the line of symmetry. This worksheet is part of a bigger unit, Super Symmetry - Year 3.
 

Suitable for
  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

VCMMG144

Identify symmetry in the environment

VCMMG173

Create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes with and without digital technologies

MA2-1WM old

Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas

MA2-3WM old

Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used

MA2-15MG old

Manipulates, identifies and sketches two- dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features

MA2-2WM old

Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems

MA2-GM-01 new

Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes

MA2-GM-02 new

Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres

MA2-GM-03 new

Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle

AC9M4SP03 9

Recognise line and rotational symmetry of shapes and create symmetrical patterns and pictures, using dynamic geometric software where appropriate

ACMMG066 8.4

Identify symmetry in the environment

Differentiation

EXTENSIONS

Add symmetrical patterns onto the shapes.

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