Line symmetry

1. Line Symmetry

2. The most common type of symmetry is
line or mirror symmetry. A picture
that can be folded in such a way that
one-half of it is an exact reflection is
said to have line symmetry.

3. Our color blot pictures have line symmetry.

4. Where is the line of symmetry here?

5. The two parts of the original
pictures are mirror images of each
other and are said to be congruent.
Congruent means that
both parts have the
same shape and the
same size.

6. Line symmetry is found in nature
in all kinds of creatures and
plants.

7. Where are the lines of symmetry here?

8. Human
faces have
line
symmetry.

9. Masks can be symmetrical.

10. Human bodies are symmetrical
as well.

11. Line
symmetry
can be found in
human-made
objects.

12. Any picture can be flipped
to create line symmetry.

13. Line symmetry is also found in
some letters of the alphabet.

14. Symmetrical letters may have
one or two lines of symmetry.

15. Many artworks have lines of symmetry.

16. Where are the lines of
symmetry in these artworks?

17. More
Symmetry
in Art

18. To cut out a symmetrical shape,
first fold a paper in half. Next hold
it by the fold, and then cut out the
shape.

19. The End
Compiled by Nancy Walkup