Symmetry with Random Objects

These are the supplies we used, but any variety of items will work for this project. Try to include a variety of texture and color to encourage creativity.

We discussed symmetry in nature. We took a walk through the yard and searched for different objects with symmetry. The children brought in pine cones with rotational symmetry. Flowers have rotational and reflective symmetry.

We began our study by making a center line - a line of symmetry. Then with our partners we worked in pairs; one partner made a pattern on one side of the stick and the other partner mimicked the pattern on the other side of the stick to create the symmetrical design.