Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Symmetry and Congruence

Symmetry: A figure has symmetry it it can be folded along a line so that the two halves match exactly.



Symmetry All Around

The reflection has symmetry but the water distorts the image.
  • George Washington is on the right.
  • Turn the picture around.
  • Can you see difference? 
Congruent Figures: Figures that have the same size and shape.
Can You Find the Line of Symmetry?

[3] G-3 identifying, creating, or drawing lines of symmetry for real-world objects (e.g., block letters, flags, insects) (M5.1.3)
 


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