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This worksheet introduces rotational symmetry with examples and asks students to find the order for six different shapes.

Math worksheet introducing rotational symmetry with examples and six practice shapes like stars and hearts.

Math worksheet introducing rotational symmetry with examples and six practice shapes like stars and hearts.

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Problem Overview:


The task is to determine the order of rotational symmetry for each of the given shapes. The order of rotational symmetry is defined as the number of times a shape looks exactly the same during a full rotation (360°). If a shape looks the same after being rotated by an angle \( \theta \), then the order of rotational symmetry is given by:

\[
\text{Order} = \frac{360^\circ}{\theta}
\]

Step-by-Step Solution:



#### Shape 1: Smiley Face
- The smiley face is a circle with two eyes and a mouth.
- A circle has infinite rotational symmetry because it looks the same at any angle.
- However, the specific features (eyes and mouth) limit the symmetry.
- The smiley face looks the same only when rotated by 360°.
- Therefore, the order of rotational symmetry is 1.

#### Shape 2: Cross
- The cross is symmetrical along both horizontal and vertical axes.
- It looks the same after a rotation of 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360°.
- The smallest angle of rotation that makes the shape look the same is 90°.
- The order of rotational symmetry is:

\[
\text{Order} = \frac{360^\circ}{90^\circ} = 4
\]

#### Shape 3: Heart
- The heart shape is not symmetrical under rotation.
- It does not look the same after any rotation other than 360°.
- Therefore, the order of rotational symmetry is 1.

#### Shape 4: Trapezoid
- The trapezoid is not symmetrical under rotation.
- It does not look the same after any rotation other than 360°.
- Therefore, the order of rotational symmetry is 1.

#### Shape 5: Star
- The star is a five-pointed star.
- It looks the same after rotations of 72°, 144°, 216°, 288°, and 360°.
- The smallest angle of rotation that makes the shape look the same is 72°.
- The order of rotational symmetry is:

\[
\text{Order} = \frac{360^\circ}{72^\circ} = 5
\]

#### Shape 6: Plus Sign
- The plus sign is symmetrical along both horizontal and vertical axes.
- It looks the same after rotations of 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360°.
- The smallest angle of rotation that makes the shape look the same is 90°.
- The order of rotational symmetry is:

\[
\text{Order} = \frac{360^\circ}{90^\circ} = 4
\]

Final Answers:


1. Smiley Face: 1
2. Cross: 4
3. Heart: 1
4. Trapezoid: 1
5. Star: 5
6. Plus Sign: 4

\[
\boxed{1, 4, 1, 1, 5, 4}
\]
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