GEOM.MATH.3.D
Identify and distinguish between reflectional and rotational symmetry in a plane figure.
Geometry · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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reflectional symmetryrotational symmetryplane figure
Skills
- identify (reflectional symmetry in a plane figure) #dok1
- identify (rotational symmetry in a plane figure) #dok1
- distinguish (between reflectional and rotational symmetry in plane figures) #dok2
- analyze (plane figures for types of symmetry) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify reflectional symmetry in a plane figure. #dok1
- I can identify rotational symmetry in a plane figure. #dok1
- I can distinguish between reflectional and rotational symmetry in plane figures. #dok2
- I can analyze plane figures to determine the type of symmetry they have. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Symmetry helps us understand and classify plane figures according to their properties.
- Reflectional and rotational symmetries are fundamental characteristics that describe how a figure can map onto itself.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between reflectional and rotational symmetry in a plane figure?
- How can you determine if a plane figure has reflectional symmetry?
- How can you identify if a plane figure has rotational symmetry?
- Why is it important to distinguish between different types of symmetry?
- How can symmetry help us describe and analyze geometric figures?