Year 2 - Lines of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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Infinite lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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4 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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2 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

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It depends on the type of triangle. An equilateral triangle has 3, an isosceles triangle has 1, and a scalene triangle has 0.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Is a heart shape symmetrical?

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No, a heart shape does not have a line of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape can be divided into two identical halves.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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5 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Is a butterfly symmetrical?

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Yes, a butterfly has one line of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3