Symmetry in Nature

Nature is full of symmetrical patterns. It follows geometric laws. By looking closely we can learn about the relationship between beauty, harmony and geometry.

Can you find some more animals with symmetric patterns? 

Have a look in magazines or newspapers for symmetrical pictures that you can draw on the line of symmetry or cut it in half. Make a collage of all the symmetrical pictures you find or draw or paint some in detail?  

Have a go at this symmetry painting game to get you started…

https://pbskids.org/peg/games/symmetry-painter

Us humans are also symmetrical in many ways. We have a line of symmetry that can be drawn straight down the middle of us. On either side of this line we have an eye, ear, nostril, half of our lips, an arm, a hand with five fingers, a leg and a foot with five toes!  Draw a picture of yourself or someone in your family, making them as symmetrical as possible. 

Do some baking or use playdough to make gingerbread men or other symmetrical shapes! Remember to make sure their decorations are symmetrical too!

Listen and watch this fun symmetry song for even more symmetry ideas!