Rotational Symmetry- Collaborative Colouring
Engage students in collaborative learning with a rotational symmetry colouring activity. Each student contributes to a four-piece design, ensuring identical colouring within groups. When combined, their creations form a vibrant and symmetrical artwork, fostering a fun and artistic approach to understanding rotational symmetry in a team setting.
Learning goals
- We are learning to identify symmetry in the environment.
- We are learning to create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes.
- We are learning to describe translations, reflections and rotations of two-dimensional shapes and to identify line and rotational symmetries.
- We are learning to enlarge an image, cartoons or shapes using digital technologies and grid reference systems.
- We are learning to create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes and recognise line and rotational symmetry of shapes.
- We are learning to describe and perform translations, reflections and rotations of shapes and to identify symmetries.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M5SP03
9
Describe and perform translations, reflections and rotations of shapes, using dynamic geometric software where appropriate; recognise what changes and what remains the same, and identify any symmetries
AC9M4SP03
9
Recognise line and rotational symmetry of shapes and create symmetrical patterns and pictures, using dynamic geometric software where appropriate
ACMMG115
8.4
Apply the enlargement transformation to familiar two dimensional shapes and explore the properties of the resulting image compared with the original
ACMMG114
8.4
Describe translations, reflections and rotations of two-dimensional shapes. Identify line and rotational symmetries
ACMMG091
8.4
Create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes with and without digital technologies
ACMMG066
8.4
Identify symmetry in the environment
MA3-15MG
old
Manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-2WM
old
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
MA2-15MG
old
Manipulates, identifies and sketches two- dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA3-3DS-01
new
Visualises, sketches and constructs three-dimensional objects, including prisms and pyramids, making connections to two-dimensional representations
MA2-GM-03
new
Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle
MA2-GM-02
new
Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres
MA2-GM-01
new
Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes
VCMMG201
Apply the enlargement transformation to familiar two dimensional shapes and explore the properties of the resulting image compared with the original
VCMMG200
Describe translations, reflections and rotations of two-dimensional shapes. Identify line and rotational symmetries
VCMMG173
Create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes with and without digital technologies
VCMMG144
Identify symmetry in the environment
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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