Symmetry in Nature and Design
Identifying and creating symmetrical patterns and shapes, recognizing lines of symmetry.
Key Questions
- Explain how to prove that a shape is perfectly symmetrical.
- Analyze examples of balance and symmetry found in the natural world.
- Predict the outcome when a pattern is reflected in a mirror.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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