Surf for More Math

Lesson 3 - Rotational Symmetry

To encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about Rotational Symmetry, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs.

Goal

Determine whether and how a shape can be turned to fit on itself.

Builds Upon

Student Book pages 422-424

Instructions for Use

Rotational Symmetry 1 lets students determine how a shape can be turned to fit itself.

To use Rotational Symmetry 1, watch the animation.

Rotational Symmetry 2 prompts students to draw designs using rotational symmetry.

To use Rotational Symmetry 2, click on a coloured circle and then click on the grid. To change colours, click on a different coloured circle and click on the grid. To erase the grid, click on the eraser.

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		Surf for More Math Lesson 3 - Rotational Symmetry To encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about Rotational Symmetry, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs. Goal Determine whether and how a shape can be turned to fit on itself. Builds Upon Student Book pages 422-424 Instructions for Use Rotational Symmetry 1 lets students determine how a shape can be turned to fit itself. To use Rotational Symmetry 1, watch the animation. Rotational Symmetry 2 prompts students to draw designs using rotational symmetry. To use Rotational Symmetry 2, click on a coloured circle and then click on the grid. To change colours, click on a different coloured circle and click on the grid. To erase the grid, click on the eraser.