Student Instructions
Frozen crystals of snow, known as snowflakes, are amazing! Look at these examples of snowflakes magnified hundreds of times bigger. Can you see the delicate bonds of water forming gorgeous patterns? Look at the symmetry lines. Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Let's trace and explore.
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Using the
or
trace the lines and patterns in a snowflake.
Then, on the third page, click the link to create your own digital snowflake here. https://dangries.com/rectangleworld/PaperSnowflake/ take a screenshot of your snowflake, and use the
upload option to add it on page 3.
Or you can simply sketch one onto the template using the
or
or on a separate piece of paper, you could sketch or even cut out your own snowflake and then use the
to take a photo of your unique snowflake. Remember to use symmetry to form a perfectly balanced snowflake, and have fun!
Click the
to post your work to your journal.
Tap the
to add your snowflake to your journal.
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
Students will also enjoy listening to the story of Snowflake Bentley, the man who first magnified and captured photographs of snowflakes. https://youtu.be/cEU1Qy3lItM