Symmetry in Shapes
Identifying lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and completing symmetrical patterns.
Key Questions
- Explain what a line of symmetry means for a shape.
- Design a symmetrical pattern using different 2D shapes.
- Compare shapes that have one line of symmetry with those that have more than one.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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