Free teacher web sites for Maths topic ‘Symmetry’

Great for 2 lines of symmetry. Children will love creating patterns and exploring symmetry. Many users report this link as broken, often it does work, but needs special software (called a plugin) to be installed on your computer. Your ICT coordinator or school technician should be able to help you with this matter. You'll then be able to fully enjoy this fantastic resource.

External link: 2 Lines of symmetry

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Folding symmetrical shapes.

External link: Folding shapes

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This will challenge them. Enter the cooordinates in all four quadrants.

External link: Knowing your coordinates in all 4 quadrants

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This lovely animation will support understanding of rotation.

External link: Rotational symmetry

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Great animated introduction to rotational symmetry, using a snow flake to explain the concept. A cool site!

External link: Rotational symmetry

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A well explained and animated explanation from subtangent.

External link: Rotational symmetry explanation

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Play with symmetry - a super modelling activity.

External link: Sketching symmetry

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A lovely site to use to introduce the topic. Lots of lovely visuals and animations.

External link: Symmetrical pictures

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We'd use this as a bit of fun for children who have a confident grasp of symmetry.

External link: Symmetry art activity

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Sort the shapes into 1 line, 2 lines or no lines of symmetry.

External link: Symmetry sorter

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