Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide, or turn it.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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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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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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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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A circle has an infinite number of 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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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines 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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A shape is symmetrical if it can be divided into two identical halves.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What does it mean if a shape is not symmetrical?

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A shape is not symmetrical if it cannot 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 rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 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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What is an example of a symmetrical object in nature?

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A butterfly is an example of a symmetrical object in nature.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3