Math Explorers

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Math Explorers

• The 2nd grade Math Explorers studied lines of
  symmetry and geometric transformations. We went
  on a symmetry scavenger hunt and took our own
  photos of examples of symmetry. We found
  symmetry in nature and architecture, and we also
  created our own art that incorporates symmetry.
  Enjoy this symmetry slide show!

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Human Star

• We are in a star form in the photo. We
  demonstrated rotational symmetry. This is an
  example of symmetry in architecture. Symmetrical
  objects are fun to draw and good to the human
  eye. Our eyes are drawn to the lines of symmetry.

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Teeter Totter Symmetry

• We are sitting on the teeter totter on the
  playground. This structure has rotational
  symmetry, and it also has a reflection and
  translation. This is an example of symmetry in
  architecture. Symmetry helps builders make
  things balance.
• Ian McIntosh

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Home plate

• This is a photo of home plate on a baseball
  field. This shape contains a reflection. There
  is a lot of symmetry in a baseball field. The
  bases are also symmetrical, and the field is laid
  out in a symmetrical pattern. Symmetry is awesome
  to the eye. There is a lot of symmetry in sports.
• Graham Shearer

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Swingset Symmetry

• A swingset is in this photo. This is an example
  of a reflection. It is an example of symmetry in
  architecture. The symmetry helps this structure
  balance. There is a lot of symmetry on our
  playground.
• George Guckenberger

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Rotating Leaves

• There are leaves in the photo. They show
  rotational symmetry as they grow. Each leaf also
  has veins on it and they are symmetrical. Each
  side of the leaf is an example of reflection.
  This is an example of symmetry in nature. There
  is tons of symmetry in nature - one leaf,
  flowers, and our bodies!
• Ulee Wintle

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My Teeth

• In this picture you can see my teeth! My teeth
  in this picture are an example of a reflection.
  This is an example of symmetry in nature. There
  is a lot of symmetry in bodies, like eyes, arms,
  legs, and feet.
• Jamie Dawson

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Flying Fairies

• In this photo there is a picture of fairy wings.
  The wings are an example of a reflection. They
  are the same on both sides. The fairy wings are
  an example of symmetry in nature. Some other
  things that have symmetrical wings are bugs,
  butterflies, and birds. I think the symmetry
  helps them so they dont tip from side to side
  when they fly.
• Emma Buechler

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Lucky Symmetry

• Clover is in this photo. They might be four-leaf
  clover! Reflection and rotation are seen in
  clover. This is an example of symmetry in
  nature. You can see symmetry in the woods like in
  trees, insects, and leaves.
• Andy Mueller

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Student Swirl

• In this picture, you will see students on a
  spiral bike rack. Inside the bike rack there is
  a rotation. The two bike racks side by side make
  a translation. This is an example of symmetry in
  architecture. Symmetry is important because
  people can do almost anything with symmetry as
  long as there is a line of symmetry.
• Margaret Savage

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Student Star

• People are sitting in a circle with their legs
  bent to make a star. They are going in a
  rotation. Its an example of symmetry in
  building. It is fun to make symmetry!
• Isabelle Vo

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The Car

• In the photo is a Honda! The symmetry is a flip
  or a reflection. This is an example of symmetry
  in architecture or design. Cars have symmetry
  because of their shape and its needed so they
  can balance.
• Noah Cooley

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Pyramid

• People are getting in the shape of a pyramid! It
  is a rotation. We can make pyramids using
  reflections and translations too. Symmetry is
  all over our world in buildings, and in nature.
  The Ancient Egyptians used symmetry in their
  pyramids.
• Carsten Tasch

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Seeing Symmetry

• Im holding my glasses in my hand. My
  glasses are a reflection. Because my eyes are
  symmetrical, my glasses need to be symmetrical.
  There are 3 types of symmetry - reflection,
  rotation, and translation.
• Javier Bosquez

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