Spy Symmetry
Activity One
Kiri and her class are learning about reflective symmetry. Their
teacher sends them off on a “symmetry search”. Here are some of their finds:
teacher sends them off on a “symmetry search”. Here are some of their finds:
1. a. Which of the pictured items will only work properly if they have reflective symmetry? Why is
this?
this?
b. Symmetry is pleasing to the eye and is often used in decoration. Which of the pictured items
use symmetry for this purpose?
use symmetry for this purpose?
2. As a class, do your own symmetry search. Find items that only work properly if they are
symmetrical
symmetrical
b. are symmetrical for reasons of appearance.
Answers
Answers 1. The marae and the jumping things because they are able to fold equally.
Answer b The marae.
Answer 2.Answer 3.
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