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Line Symmetry
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Line Symmetry

If a shape can be folded in half so that one half fits

exactly on top of the other, then we say that the shape
has got line symmetry.
The fold is called a line of symmetry.
This shape has got a vertical line of symmetry.
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Line Symmetry in the Alphabet

Which letters have got lines of symmetry?
Click to see the lines of symmetry.

A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
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Lines of Symmetry all around us

Which of these road signs have got lines of symmetry?
Click to see the lines of symmetry.
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Line Symmetry with Pentominoes

If you dont know what a pentomino is, then

click here.

If you have done the pentominoes activity

before, then you will know what a pentomino
is and how many different pentominoes there
are.

Here they are ...

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Line Symmetry with Pentominoes

How many lines of symmetry does each Pentomino have?

Sort them according to their lines of symmetry.
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Line Symmetry with Pentominoes

One Line of Two Lines of Four Lines of
Symmetry Symmetry Symmetry

Click to start sorting

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Line Symmetry with 7-Pin Polygons

If you dont know what a 7-pin polygon is,

then click here.

If you have done the 7-pin polygons activity

before, then you will know what a 7-pin
polygon is and how many different ones there
are.

Here they are ...

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Line Symmetry with 7-Pin Polygons

How many lines of symmetry does each

7-Pin Polygon have?
Sort them according to their lines of symmetry.
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Line Symmetry with 7-Pin Polygons
One Line of Two Lines of Three Lines of Six Lines of
Symmetry Symmetry Symmetry Symmetry

Click to start sorting

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Now you know all about line

symmetry!

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Pentominoes
A pentomino is made out of five squares that are
connected along at least one edge.

Here is an example These are NOT

of a pentomino. pentominoes.

How many different pentominoes can you find?

Click here to return to line symmetry.
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7-Pin Polygons
Here is an arrangement of 7 pins.
A 7-pin polygon is a closed shape with
straight sides with corners on the pins.
Here are some examples of 7-pin polygons.

How many different 7-pin polygons can you find?

Click here to return to line symmetry.
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