Symmetry and Tessellations

Developed by Laura Conkright

Honors Geometry

Symmetry

Symmetry can be found in nature, architect, humans, animals, and many more places.  During this lesson on the web you will view many examples of symmetry.  I hope that you gain a greater understanding about the different types of symmetry while completing this informative tour using your computer.

Please view the site  Line Symmetry & Rotational Symmetry - All you need to Know + Symmetry in the World, Symmetry Games, symmetry of the face, Symmetry Quiz and Worksheets).  Scroll down towards the bottom of this first page and find the word “Next”.  Click on this word to go to a new page every time.  You will tour through many different sites.  Some sites have interactive parts….try clicking on some of the items that you find.  Others have questions and you can check your answers. 

Questions to answer (Write answers in notebook):

How are line symmetry and rotational symmetry alike and different?

Give 3 different examples of line symmetry and 3 different examples of rotational symmetry. 

Why do you think you need to learn about symmetry?

Tessellations  

Tessellations or tilings are found primarily in designs such as carpets, wallpaper, and tiles.  View this site to learn about tessellations or tilings Introduction to Tilings (Science U).  There are several links to follow to view examples of tilings.  Could you create one on your own?