Different Types of Symmetry

 Reflection Symmetry
 Divides figure in halves that are mirror images
 Hearts, Squares, Diamonds
 Rotation Symmetry
 When object is turned around a center pivot point (less than
full turn) and reaches a positions where it looks the same
 Windmills, wheels, pinwheels
 Translation Symmetry
 Same object reappears in a different location
 Strip patterns, wallpaper
What about Nature?
Reflection Symmetry
Rotation Symmetry
Translation Symmetry
Symmetry? What kind?