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