In this webquest you will learn about
different kinds of symmetry.
Line
Symmetry
Rotational
Symmetry
Not
only will you see the applications in geometric figures,
but you will learn to recognize symmetry in nature.
You will apply what you have learned
about
symmetry to create geometric designs.
You will gain a better
understanding of how
symmetry is all around us and become more
aware of symmetry in our world.
Your task is to
discover all that you can about symmetry from the resources below.
Print the Polygon worksheet and alphabet symmetry below, and then identify
lines of symmetry. You
will then take a simple square of white paper and create a symmetrical
snowflake. Follow
directions to create a symmetrical quilt design. After completing these
activities, you should have a good understanding of symmetry, and be
keenly aware of symmetry around us.
Use
the resources below to find out about the types of symmetry. Line
Symmetry and Rotational
Symmetry
Print out the worksheets below
and identify the symmetry.
Symmetry
makes our view of the world pleasing. It is not surprising, therefore,
that you were able to discover its use in art, nature, architecture,
and the human body. You may be amazed how much symmetry you will
recognize with your newly trained eyes. Further exploration may
lead you to find symmetry in tessellations and other areas of math.
