Zeta Symmetry Discoveries
Team Teachers: Mrs. Mierta & Mrs. Losito-Luprek
Unit: Zeta/7th & 8th GradeKappa Symmetry Discoveries
Winter 2007
Essential Question:How do the fundamental properties of geometry affect geometric relationships?
Objectives:
- Students will recognize real life models of reflectional symmetry and rotational symmetry.
- Students will use the computer for resource throughout this research project. They will research on the Internet, copy and paste real photographs of architecture or other real life connections.
- Students will create a booklet, using illustrations and write summaries of their findings typed using double-spacing.
- Students will identify website locations that are accessed.
Helpful Information:Symmetries Discoveries Booklet - All you need to know about your task, expectations, and rubric.
How To Create a Word Document with Graphics - Step-by-step tech directions for beginning your discoveries booklet.
Rotational Symmetry Example - Sample page of student work.
Reflection Symmetry Example - Sample page of student work.
Links:Grolier Online - Media Center online encyclopedia subscription for accessing information and photos.
Electric Library - Media Center subscription for accessing photos.
Video Streaming - Media Center subscripion for accessing photos.
Google Images - Search google images (keywords to include: symmetry + nature, animals, buildings, architecture, etc.)
Symmetry Fun:
Is Brad Pitt Symmetrical? - Explore the symmetry of Brad Pitt's face.
How to Make a Symmetrical Face - Create a truly symmetrical face on the computer.
