We learned about symmetry this past week. We talked about the different types of symmetry including line symmetry (using letters E, O, M) and rotational symmetry (letters Z and N). We discovered that a circle has infinite lines of symmetry.
We then broke up into groups to do a few activities relating to mirror images. They used mirrors that could fold 90 degrees so they could look at an object from different angles. They also got into pairs, stood facing one another and took turns trying to be each other's mirrors. They had a lot of fun doing that, as you can imagine.
We then sat back at the table and had them tape a paper to their desk. They choose two markers, one for each hand, and then attempted to draw a symmetrical drawing using both hands at the same time. I was pretty impressed. We closed by cutting out snowflakes.
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