Leaves which have one line of symmetry

Once you have all the leaves, lay them out and let your child choose one to trace. Cut the leaf down the middle top to bottom and tape one side of the leaf down to the paper in the middle. Encourage your child to use the pencil first and trace the outline of the other half of the leaf on the paper. Start by cutting several leaves in half and encouraging the child to find the matching pieces first. How would our drawing look if we cut the leaf into 4 pieces? If we were to take away the leaf half, could you draw it still?

What would our drawing look like if we keep rotating the leaf around in a circle? Skip to Content Can you draw the mirror image of a leaf? Indicators: Identifying, creating, copying and extending a variety of patterns e.

The figure is symmetric along the angle bisector OC. The figure is symmetric along the bisector of the vertical angle. The median XL. The figure is symmetric along the diagonal QS. The figure is symmetric along the line l joining the midpoints of two parallel sides AB and DC. In the figure there are two lines of symmetry. The figure is symmetric along the lines l and m joining the midpoints of opposite sides. The figure is symmetric along the diagonals AC and BD of the figure.

In the figure there are three lines of symmetry. In the figure there are four lines of symmetry. Some leaves are more complex than others. Start with a simple oval-shaped leaf. Advance to more complicated lobed leaves like Maple and Oak tree leaves.

To help create its symmetrical half, use a ruler to measure how far each point of the leaf is from the main vein. Now measure this distance on the other side and make a dot. Observe how the biggest veins start at the base and radiate out. Try to copy this pattern in your drawing. Many patterns can be observed in nature.

Symmetry is one of the easiest to find. Try It! After exploring reflection symmetry in different leaves, now try to identify the parts of individual leaves. Use this diagram to help you label these parts, such as lobe, sinus, base, veins, and petiole on your symmetry drawings. Elephant Toothpaste This activity is a classic. Share Tweet Share Pin.

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