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What are geometric shapes?
What are geometric shapes?
Shapes without any math attached to them.
Give an example of a geometric shape.
Give an example of a geometric shape.
Circle
What is a line of symmetry?
What is a line of symmetry?
The line in a shape that splits the shape in half so that each half is the mirror image of the other.
How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
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How can a rectangle be folded so that the halves match up perfectly?
How can a rectangle be folded so that the halves match up perfectly?
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Can a rectangle be folded in half diagonally?
Can a rectangle be folded in half diagonally?
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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?
How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?
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Does the capital letter A have a line of symmetry?
Does the capital letter A have a line of symmetry?
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In which direction should you fold the capital letter A to find a line of symmetry?
In which direction should you fold the capital letter A to find a line of symmetry?
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How many lines of symmetry does the capital letter A have?
How many lines of symmetry does the capital letter A have?
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Study Notes
Geometric Shapes
- Geometric shapes refer to forms without mathematical associations, evident in everyday objects like billboards.
- Examples include circles, triangles, squares, octagons, and even curvy shapes.
- The shadow of an object, such as a dog, can also represent a geometric shape.
- The focus is on shapes that possess lines of symmetry.
Lines of Symmetry
- A line of symmetry divides a shape into two identical halves, resembling mirror images.
- For a circle, the line of symmetry can cut through the center and allow perfect matching halves upon folding.
- Circles possess an infinite number of lines of symmetry since they can be folded at any line passing through the center.
Examples of Shapes and Their Lines of Symmetry
Rectangle
- A rectangle can be folded sideways in half, yielding two matching halves.
- It can also be folded vertically (up or down) with matching halves.
- Diagonal folds do not result in identical halves, indicating that rectangles have two lines of symmetry.
Capital Letter A
- The capital letter A has one line of symmetry, achieved by folding it sideways.
- Vertical or diagonal folds will not yield matching halves.
Exploration Encouraged
- The lesson suggests actively exploring various shapes to discover their lines of symmetry through folding.
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Description
Test your knowledge of geometric shapes with this quiz! Identify different shapes, from circles to triangles, and see how well you know the world of geometry.
