Year 2/3 Homework- Friday 5^th June Due in Wednesday 17^th June 

Home learning: Numeracy based (see Learning Logs)

Mathletics: symmetry

Edshed – Guided Reading weekly spelling assignments.

RWI Spellings are inside Reading Records and Learning Logs

We have been revising symmetry this week. We have checked we have understood what symmetrical means, identified lines of symmetry and completing symmetrical pictures.

*Beginning:

Symmetry Hunt

Go on a symmetry hunt around your home or garden.

Can you find 5 symmetrical objects?

Complete the Picture

Ask an adult to draw half of a simple shape (heart, butterfly, leaf or flower). Can you carefully draw the other half, so it matches?

** Developing:

Pattern Creator

Use any of the following to create a symmetrical pattern:

• Lego / Building blocks / Coins / Buttons / Pasta shapes

Draw your pattern below or take a photograph and bring it to school.

Fold and Check

Draw three shapes on paper.

Fold the paper to check whether each shape has a line of symmetry.

Explain Your Thinking

How do you know if a shape is symmetrical?

*** Mastery: 

Nature Symmetry Investigation

Find examples of symmetry in nature, such as:

• Leaves
• Flowers
• Insects
• Shells

Draw or photograph 3 examples.

Reasoning Challenge

Which of these statements is correct?

1.Every shape has a line of symmetry.

2.Some shapes have more than one line of symmetry.

Explain your answer.