By

Jonathan Brinkerhoff
What does it mean when somet
hing has a line of symmetry?

Let’s find out!

I’ll show you some shapes; som
e will have a line of symmetry, a
nd some won’t.

When you think you can describ

e what a line of symmetry is, rai
se your hand!
This figure has a line of symmetry.
This figure has no line of symmetry.
This figure has a line of symmetry.
This figure has no line of symmetry.
This figure has a line of symmetry.
This figure has no line of symmetry.
What do you think a line of sym
metry is?
Do you see a line of symmetry?
Do you see a line of symmetry?
Do you see a line of symmetry?
Do you think it makes a differen
ce where you draw the line?

Let’s look at some examples!

This is a line of symmetry.
This is not a line of symmetry.
This is not a line of symmetry.
This is not a line of symmetry.
So, does it make a difference w
here you draw the line?
Do you think a figure can have
more than one line of symmetry
?

Let’s see!
Yes, some figures have more th
an 1 line of symmetry.
How many lines of symmetry can y
ou see?
How many lines of symmetry can y
ou see?
How many lines of symmetry can y
ou see?
So, what is a line of symmetry?

Does it matter where you draw

the line of symmetry?

Can a figure have more than on

e line of symmetry?
You’ve learned all about lines of
symmetry!
This figure has a line of symmetry.
This figure has no line of symmetry.
What do you think a line of sym
metry is?