Pattern Block Symmetry

STEM at Kostoryz

 STEM Thursday, Kostoryz Elementary, October 15th, 2015

Presenters:  Ms. Baker, Ms. Barrios Ms. Harty, Mr. Moreno, Ms. Nieto, Ms. Phillips, Ms. Poore, Ms. Runnels 

Pattern Block Symmetry Lesson Plan

Engage

Explore

Pattern Block Symmetry

Exploring Pattern Block Symmetry

  • What shapes have exactly one line of symmetry?

  • What shapes have parallel lines?

  • What shape has perpendicular lines?

  • What shape has six lines of symmetry?

Explain

  • How can we determine how many lines of symmetry a regular polygon has?

  • Can you think of a shape that has no lines of symmetry?

  • Can you think of a shape that has more lines of symmetry than you could possibly count?

lines of symmetry in regular polygon

Elaborate

Pattern Block Pumpkin Game

Pumpkin Jumble Game

  • What part of the pumpkin’s face has one line of symmetry?

  • What part of the pumpkin’s face has three lines of symmetry?

  • What part of the pumpkin’s face has six lines of symmetry?

Patterns One

Evaluate

Pattern Block Symmetry Evaluation

Name that Polygon!!!