Symmetry in 2D Shapes
Identifying and drawing lines of symmetry and understanding rotational symmetry in 2D shapes.
Key Questions
- Analyze how many lines of symmetry a given 2D shape possesses.
- Construct a shape with a specified number of lines of symmetry or order of rotational symmetry.
- Compare the concepts of line symmetry and rotational symmetry with real-world examples.
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