Mirror Mystery: The Temple of Symmetry
Unlock the Seal with Reflections
Reflect to Survive. The ancient temple door is sealed by a magic grid. To open it, you must complete the pattern on the right that perfectly mirrors the pattern on the left.
Mirror Mystery turns the abstract concept of Symmetry into a puzzle. It challenges children to visualize how shapes flip across a line of reflection.
🪞 Properties of Reflection
- Lines of Symmetry: Identifying where a shape can be folded to match exactly.
- Grid Coordinates: Understanding that a point 2 squares left of the line reflects to 2 squares right.
- Orientation: Noticing that left becomes right in a mirror image.
Exploration Goals (Year 4)
Symmetry
Identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations.
Reflection
Complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry.
👨👩👧 Archaeologist's Guide
Find symmetry in nature and home:
- "Look at this butterfly/leaf. Where is the line down the middle?"
- "Paint one side of a paper, fold it, and open it up. Perfect symmetry!"
