Maple Math and Symmetry
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Using Maple Leaves to Discover Line Symmetry in Nature
The leaf was cut in half at the line of symmetry.
The buttons are also arranged with three on each side of the Maple Leaf also creating a symmetrical pattern.
The colors of the paper are opposite from one side to the other thus making them asymmetrical.
In this lens Maple Math lens we will be learning about Symmetry while using Maple Leaves to display our findings in an artistic way.
Come look for the symmetry in the Maple Leaves...
Learning about Line Symmetry in Maple Leaves
Watch a Lesson in Line Symmetry
Photo Credit: Maple Leaf
on Flickr, Creative Commons.
Before you go outside to collect leaves, set up a spot where everyone can watch this lesson on line symmetry.
With clear illustrations and simple text, children can easily understand line symmetry and be prepared to look for it outside under the Maple Tree.
- Lesson in Line Symmetry for Children
- LINKS Learning for Kids: Math: Illustrated Lessons: Line Symmetry
Symmetry in Nature
Collect some Maple Leaves and look for the line of symmetry.
Are your Maple Leaves Symetric?
Defining Symetry and Applying it to Maple Leaves
Symmetry generally conveys two primary meanings.
The first is an imprecise sense of harmonious or aesthetically pleasing proportionality and balance on either side of an axis; For example, Aristotle ascribed spherical shape to the heavenly bodies, attributing this formally defined geometric measure of symmetry to the natural order and perfection of the cosmos. such that it reflects beauty or perfection.
The second meaning is a precise and well-defined concept of balance or "patterned self-similarity" that can be demonstrated or proved according to the rules of a formal system: by geometry, through physics or otherwise.
See the rest of the article about Symmetry
on Wikipedia.
Use Symmetry to Create a Maple Leaf College
How can you use your knowledge of math to describe your Maple Leaf College?
Photo Credit: The Remembrancer: Button Up
on Flickr, Creative Commons.
Go on a field trip to collect Maple Leaves. When you come back inside, use those leaves to create a collage. Think about what you have learned about symmetry and numbers to describe your artwork.
In Look What I Did with a Leaf!
the author invites us to see how leaves can be transformed into amazing collages. Be sure to look for lines of symmetry in the leaves. Can you find any Maple Leaves? 
Math Beyond the Maple Leaves
Math can be found Everywhere
Learning more from Maple Trees
Hunting the Hidden Dimension
NOVA program about Fractals
What do clouds, stalks of broccoli, and the rhythm of your heart have in common? Fractals - the irregular, repeating shapes that are found almost everywhere in nature, but whose governing principles were considered beyond the limits of our mathematical understanding well into the 20th century.
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How have you used maple leaves to teach math?
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rwoman
Dec 17, 2010 @ 9:31 am | delete
- I was just watching a TV special about fractals. I think it was on PBS. You should check it out. I was fascinated by all the implications in all walks of life!
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Sep 23, 2009 @ 4:58 pm | delete
- Cool lens! What a great way to teach the concept of symmetry.
Thanks for sharing.
Lizzy
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WhitePineLane
Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:22 pm | delete
- What an great lens and an excellent idea for teaching symmetry. I just love the way your mind works, Evelyn! There are teaching/learning opportunities all around us. It doesn't have to be dry and boring.
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Evelyn_Saenz
Sep 11, 2009 @ 4:03 pm | in reply to OhMe | delete
- I know what you mean. That is one of the things that drew me to that collage. Then I started to think about how to use it in a math lesson. Children just get drawn into math when it is combined with something as beautiful as this Symetrical Math College.
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OhMe
Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:21 am | delete
- I love that the colors in the Maple Leaf collage coordinate so well with the Rocket Moms Template. Beautiful and makes an excellent lesson on symmetry and an excellent lens.
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