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Thinking sheet · Math and science
Mirror Robot
Only half of this robot is here. Draw the missing half so both sides match like a mirror.
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Math and science
- Kids practice
- symmetry, careful copying, spatial reasoning
What kids do
“This robot lost half of itself! Draw the other side so it matches.”
- Finish the robot: make the right side match the left
- Symmetrical things I can find in the room
- Symmetrical means…
How to run it
- Fold a paper butterfly to show what a line of symmetry is.
- Draw light first, then go over it when both sides match.
- Small hand mirrors on the dashed line let kids check.
Talk about it
- Which parts were easiest to mirror?
- Is your face perfectly symmetrical?
- Where do you see symmetry in nature?
Take it further
Draw half of your own robot for a partner to finish.
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