Snowflake Symmetry

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Prior to this lesson, students will be engaged in a unit of study around symmetry in our world. This lesson is a culminating assessment integrating 3D printing and the study of symmetry. Students will be creating their own snowflake to demonstrate their understanding of the symmetry with the option to create in several different programs. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation) Rafts: Yes Supports: No Standards CCSS Overview and Background Students will be creating their own snowflake to demonstrate their understanding of symmetry. Students will be able to explain how their snowflake is symmetrical. Step 1: Understanding Symmetryhttps://youtu.be/W4oPWaNxp14 Students will learn about symmetry and use this knowledge to transfer it into a snowflake design. Lesson Plan and Activity Step 2: Using Morphi See the video tutorial about the drawing tools. Extension - add a word to your snowflake. Step 3: Using Snowflake Maker website, jpeg to svg converter, and Tinkercad Step 4: Printing the Snowflakes Step 5: Extensions Art - After the snowflakes are printed, students can create dioramas or a showcase of different lines of symmetry. Morphi Creation Make a Flake Website Option - First Step Materials Needed Clear filament Morphi app for iPad or Tinkercad