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Palindromes

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What is a Palindrome?
Palindromes are words (or numbers) that read the same both ways. They are thought to have been used back in 79AD in Ancient Greece, but used in whole sentences and not just words. In terms of differentiation for your class, that would be incredible. The most basic of palindromes in the English language are MUM and DAD. Regardless of which way they are written, they read the same. Here are some more basic palindromes- can your class or you think of any more?

One Word Palindromes

RACECAR
DEED
LEVEL
MADAM
TOOT
RADAR
PIP
POP
CIVIC
EYE
NOON
Two Word Plus Palindromes

MADAM, I'M ADAM
LIVE EVIL
I DID, DID I?
A TOYOTA
DENNIS SINNED
RISE TO VOTE SIR
NO LEMONS, NO MELON
NEVER ODD OR EVEN
WAS IT A RAT I SAW?

The Sator Square

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Particularly impressive is the Sator Square- an entire sentence in Latin translated to 'The Sower Arepo Holds Works Wheels.' Not only is the sentence a palindrome, but it can also be read from left to right and top to bottom. This inscription is a palindrome believed to date back to 79AD. (Source: Wikipedia)

Do you know a child who could do this? Let the real palindrome challenge begin...

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      • Twenty-One Tunnels
      • Oi Caveboy Farlands!
      • Escape from Pompeii
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      • Deforestation Debate
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