MathsYears 4–5Geometry - Properties of Shapes

Lines of symmetry

Identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations; complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a butterfly 🦋 — if you fold it right down the middle, both sides match perfectly!

  2. 2

    When you fold a shape along a line of symmetry, what happens?

  3. 3

    This shape has a line of symmetry. Tap the line that splits it into two matching halves.

  4. 4

    Let's check if this square has a line of symmetry.

  5. 5

    Does a rectangle have a line of symmetry?

  6. 6

    This triangle is missing its other half. Draw the matching side along the line of symmetry.

  7. 7

    Which of these shapes has NO line of symmetry?

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