10. Shapes and angles
10.03 Symmetry
Lesson
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Do you know what happens when we reflect a shape?
The shape is mirrored across a fold or axis.
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Can you see any symmetrical objects around you? Let's take a look at how we can check if a shape or object is symmetrical.
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question 1
Which image has the line of symmetry drawn correctly?
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This video takes a look at the line of symmetry, also called the axis of symmetry.
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question 2
How many lines of symmetry does this painting have?
$\editable{}$ lines of symmetry.
Remember!
If a shape is symmetrical, it means that when we draw a line through it, one side is identical to the other.
Some shapes or objects have more than one line of symmetry.