All about symmetry!

Symmetry is when two sides of a shape are different.

An asymmetrical shape contains no lines of symmetry.

A symmetrical picture is a mirror image of itself.

Symmetrical patterns are found in nature.

Honeycomb is an example of a symmetrical pattern.

A leaf can have a symmetrical pattern.

Asian textiles, Tibetan artefacts and Indian lotus designs DO NOT contain symmetrical patterns.

Circles, squares and rectangles are symmetrical shapes.

Triangles and hearts are symmetrical shapes.

A symmetrical pattern usually includes symmetrical shapes or pictures.