Lots of buildings and everyday objects use symmetry because it looks appealing to the human eye. Watch the video below from BBC Bitesize KS2 Maths which shows the lines of symmetry on a square ...

They all have vertical symmetry. This means you can draw a mirror line down through the middle of each shape and divide it into two reflected halves. Remember vertical means from top to bottom.

a. Students’ initial descriptions might be “One side of the line is the same as the other”. b. Or “The points can cross the line of symmetry”. c. Students will gain an awareness of the property of ...