<Shapes and Lines of Symmetry>

Author: Morgan Reynolds Revision Date of Lesson Plan: Oct. 30th, 2012 Overall Goal for the Lesson: Students will be able to recognize shapes (square, rhombus, triangle, hexagon, and trapezoid) and find the line/s of symmetry in each shape. Students will also be able to recognize the mirroring effect of a line of symmetry by working with a partner to create one side of a shape and recreating it mirrored on the other side of the line of symmetry. The students then will be able to evaluate their created shapes and decide if they have multiple lines of symmetry. Description of classroom, grade level, and students: This activity is to be used for 3rd grade students. Student Objectives for the lesson: Given five shapes, the student will be able to name the shapes and draw the lines of symmetry correctly 80% of the time. Given half of a shape and the line of symmetry the student/s will able to replicate/mirror the other half using pattern blocks with 80% accuracy. The student will be able to evaluate their finished shapes and place multiple lines of symmetry if applicable with 100% accuracy, using the help of their partner. Length of Lesson: Lesson will only take one day to complete, no more than 45 minutes.

Schedule of Activities: For the first part of the activity, the students and teacher will work together. They will be using an organizer with the 5 shapes (square, rhombus, trapezoid, triangle, and hexagon), the students will tell the teacher the name of each shape and then help the teacher find and draw the line/s of symmetry of each shape. Also during this time the teacher and students will come up with their own definition of symmetry and discuss the mirroring effect that happens on each side of the line of symmetry. Also the class will discuss how some shapes/pictures can have multiple lines of symmetry. The next activity the students will do without the help of the teacher. They will be split up into partners. Partner 1 will create a picture using the pattern blocks on the left side of the line of symmetry given. Then Partner 2 will replicate/mirror this

picture on the right side of the line of symmetry using the pattern blocks. Then partners will switch jobs and perform the assignment again. After each Partner has had their turn being the creator, they will both come together and decide if either of their pictures have multiple lines of symmetry. If so, they will then draw these lines through the picture/s. PASS and Common Core Standards Addressed Standard 3: Geometry - The student will use geometric properties and relationships to recognize and describe shapes. 1. Identify and compare attributes of two- and three- dimensional shapes and develop vocabulary to describe the attributes (e.g., count the edges and faces of a cube, the radius is half of a circle, lines of symmetry). 2. Analyze the effects of combining and subdividing two- and three-dimensional figures (e.g., folding paper, tiling, nets, and rearranging pieces of solids). PASS Instructional Technology Standards Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. Standard 6: Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. Assessments: How will these activities be assessed? Given five shapes, the student will be able to name the shapes and draw the lines of symmetry correctly 80% of the time. Given half of a shape and the line of symmetry the student will able to replicate/mirror the other half using pattern blocks with 80% accuracy. The student will be able to evaluate their finished shapes and place multiple lines of symmetry if applicable with 100% accuracy, using the help of their partner.

Accommodations: How might the lesson need to be adapted for students with special needs? The font can be made larger for students with visual impairments. Also, if students click on a word and then click the ear icon, Kidspiration will read the

word aloud. For children that have a hard time with fine motor skill of touching the screen at the spot needed, a tennis ball can be used or a pointer. Over all this activity is great for children with a disability because it is very hands on. Materials Needed: -Teacher computer -SMARTboard -SMARTboard tools -Computer lab or a few computers available for the student-centered part of the activity