Create Shape Patterns

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🔍 Part 1: Identifying Pattern Rules

1. Look at this pattern: Circle - Square (flipped) - Triangle - Circle - Square (flipped) - Triangle

What is the rule for this pattern?

Use three shapes and repeat them

Only use circles and squares

Flip every shape

Use only triangles

2. Which transformation is shown when a triangle is turned 90 degrees?

Flip (reflection)

Slide (translation)

Turn (rotation)

Symmetry

3. Which of these could create symmetry in a pattern? (Check all that apply)

Flipping a shape

Using the same colour for all shapes

Making shapes the same size

Reflecting shapes across a line

✏️ Part 2: Describing Patterns

4. Look at this pattern: Square - Triangle (turned) - Circle - Square - Triangle (turned) - Circle

Write the rule for this pattern using the words flip, slide, or turn:

5. Complete this sentence about symmetry:

A pattern has symmetry when one half is a _________ of the other half.

6. Describe what makes a pattern "repeating":

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own Pattern

7. In the space below, draw your own repeating shape pattern using at least 3 different shapes. Use flips, slides, or turns to make it interesting.

8. Write the rule for your pattern from question 7:

My pattern rule: _________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

9. Does your pattern have symmetry? Explain how:

10. Extension Challenge: Create a second pattern that uses all three transformations (flip, slide, AND turn). Draw it below and write the rule.

Advanced pattern rule: ________________________________________

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🏠 Homework Task

Create your own repeating shape pattern at home using at least three different geometric shapes. Use flips, slides, or turns to make your pattern interesting. Write down the rule you followed to make your pattern.

You can use:

• Cut-out paper shapes • Drawing • Building blocks • Any materials you have

Bring your pattern to class tomorrow and be ready to explain your rule!

Create Shape Patterns

Create Shape Patterns

🔍 Part 1: Identifying Pattern Rules

✏️ Part 2: Describing Patterns

🎨 Part 3: Create Your Own Pattern

🏠 Homework Task

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