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At a Glance:
| Grades: | 4 |
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| Subject: | Math |
| Topic: | Geometry |
| Lesson Length: | 30 - 40 mins |
Standards / Framework:
What will students learn in this activity?
In this lesson, students will explain how they know whether a sample object is or is not symmetrical.
What should students know before this activity?
Introduce the term line of symmetry if your students aren’t familiar with it yet.
How can teachers introduce this lesson?
- Read and discuss the sample comic.
- What does the term symmetrical mean?
- Who do you agree with?
- Why?
What will students do?
- Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-panel comic depicting an object or building.
- The comic should include the following:
- Panel 1: Using the “Background” tab, have students select a scene showing a building, geographical feature, or object.
- Panel 2: Explain whether or not the sample shape has a line of symmetry.
- Panel 3: Describe where that line is, and whether it is vertical or horizontal.
How can teachers wrap up the lesson?
- Have students confer with a partner to see if they agree with the justification each provided in their own comics.
How can teachers differentiate this activity?
- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Allow students to work in pairs or groups as needed.
- Assign specific backgrounds to students as necessary.
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