Symmetry resources

Students identify the axes of symmetry, and the order of symmetry of four geometrical shapes. The information is recorded in a table.

In a shape made up of triangles, students identify lines of symmetry for pairs of triangles and identify pairs of triangles which reflect through a line of symmetry.

Students identify the correct line of symmetry from a selection of different shapes with mirror lines.

Students fold and cut paper to make symmetrical shapes.

Students draw lines of symmetry through pictures of everyday objects.

Students draw lines of symmetry on everyday objects.

Students identify axes of symmetry, and angles of rotation.

Students identify axes of symmetry on several shapes and which shape has no axis of symmetry.

Students identify the order of rotational symmetry for a number of shapes.

Students complete pictures by drawing in the other side of a mirror line.

Students draw reflections of shapes in given mirror lines.

Students draw lines of symmetry on everyday objects.

Students draw lines of symmetry on road sign pictures.

For this NEMP task students perform a range of tasks which cover aspects of symmetry, shape identification, enlargement, and right-angle recognition.

Students draw lines of symmetry on a five sided star.

In this practical task, students use a mirror to help identify and draw lines of symmetry on six pictures.

Students identify the smallest fraction of a turn so that a shape remains the same.

For this NEMP task students draw the other half of a shape by using its line of symmetry.

In this practical task, students cut out shapes from a folded piece of paper to recreate a pattern of symmetrical shapes.

Students design school library badges by creating four symmetrical patterns using 2-dimensional shapes. A display board template is included for students to put their work on.

Students identify what a sheet of paper will look like when it is folded and has shapes cut from it.

Students specify the smallest angle of rotation so a shape remains the same.

For this NEMP task students perform a range of tasks involving symmetry, shape and angle identification, and reflection.