Mirror, Mirror

Content Name

Mirror, Mirror

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

Mirror, Mirror is an active exploration of mirror symmetry where children work with a partner to create mirror images of each other's actions.

Curricula

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 4, Year 3

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics

  Topics:

  • Geometry - properties of shapes

  Programmes of Study:

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

• Country

  Northern Ireland

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

  Years:

  P4, P5

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Shape and Space

  Programmes of Study:

  • Construct a variety of regular and irregular 2D shapes, group and classify these after investigating properties such as angles and sides, identify line and rotational symmetry, reflect shapes in a line, investigate tessellations, name and list properties of common 2D shapes, begin to understand congruence in 2D shapes.
  • Recognise reflective symmetry.

• Country

  Scotland

  Level:

  First, Second

  Years:

  P4, P5

  Subjects:

  • Numeracy and Maths

  Topics:

  • Shape, Position and Movement

  Programmes of Study:

  • I can illustrate the lines of symmetry for a range of 2D shapes and apply my understanding to create and complete symmetrical pictures and patterns.
  • I have explored symmetry in my own and the wider environment and can create and recognise symmetrical pictures, patterns and shapes.

• Country

  Wales

  Step:

  PS 3

  Years:

  Year 3, Year 4

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Geometry focuses on relationships involving shape, space and position, and measurement focuses on quantifying phenomena in the physical world.

  Programmes of Study:

  • I can explore and consolidate my understanding of the properties of two-dimensional shapes to include the number of sides and symmetry.

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