Snowflake Symmetry

       Before the winter break students grades 1-5 have been learning about various aspects of symmetry and radial symmetry by creating paper snowflakes. As a class we examined real snowflakes to find examples of symmetry and then created our own.

Real Snowflakes Up Close:

Here are some beautiful images of snowflakes under a microscope.

Can you find any repeating patterns in these real snowflakes?

      

Printable Snowflake Patterns:

As promised, i have attached four printable snowflake patterns. With permission from their parents students may print the snowflake patters below and practice creating more FUN symmetrical snowflakes over their winter break! Enjoy!