Symmetry in Shapes
Students will explore line symmetry by folding and identifying shapes that are symmetrical.
Key Questions
- What does it mean for a shape to be symmetrical?
- How can folding help us find a line of symmetry?
- Which common shapes have a line of symmetry?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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