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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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 that are mirror images of each other.

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Can you give an example of a symmetrical shape?

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A butterfly is an example of a symmetrical shape because both sides look the same.

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What is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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A lopsided star is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical.

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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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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has four lines of symmetry.

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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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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape looks the same after being rotated around a center point.

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Can you give an example of a shape with rotational symmetry?

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A pizza has rotational symmetry because it looks the same when turned at certain angles.

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What is a symmetrical pattern?

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A symmetrical pattern is a design that is the same on both sides when divided.