Motion Geometry

Symmetry These shapes are all around us, whether they are man made. Symmetrical shapes are pleasing for the eye. or appear in nature

D Line Symmetry The four shapes above are symmetrical. If they are folded along the broken line, one half of the drawing would fit exactly over the other half.

One line of symmetry

No lines of symmetry

One line of symmetry

No lines of symmetry

One line of symmetry

One line of symmetry

Two lines of symmetry The above shapes have two lines of symmetry

Two lines of symmetry

One line of symmetry

One line of symmetry

Two lines of symmetry

No lines of symmetry

Three or more lines of symmetry

8 lines of symmetry

No lines of symmetry

6 lines of symmetry

3 lines of symmetry

Rotation symmetry order 2 Rotational Symmetry This shape cannot be folded in half but can be rotated about a centre point. Rotation symmetry order 2

Rotational Symmetry order 2