Chapter Overview
The chapter 'Fun with Symmetry' introduces students to the concept of symmetry, a fundamental idea in geometry. Through interactive activities and examples, students learn how to identify lines of symmetry in shapes and objects. They explore symmetry in everyday life, art, and nature, developing visualization skills and an understanding of balanced patterns.
Important Keywords
- Symmetry: When one half of an object or shape is a mirror image of the other half.
- Line of Symmetry: A line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images.
- Mirror Image: The reflection of an object or shape as seen in a mirror.
- Symmetrical Shapes: Shapes that can be divided by at least one line of symmetry.
- Asymmetrical Shapes: Shapes that do not have any line of symmetry.
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