Turning shapes around

This task is about rotational symmetry.
Practical task
 
  • Cut out each shape from the Shapes page.
  • Take each shape and place it on top of its outline so that the two crosses are next to each other.
  • Turn each shape one complete turn.
  • Write on the table below the number of times each shape fits on to itself as it goes through one complete turn.

 

shapes to explore rotational symmetry with

 
  Shape The number of times the shape fits on to itself in one complete turn.
a) Diamond  
b) Square  
c) Triangle  
d) Hexagon  
e) Pentagon  

 

 

template of shapes to cut out