Symbol

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/symbol

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a symbol?A symbol is a sign that stands for something else by convention, resemblance, or designation. It is learned through social agreement and does not directly come from what it represents.
2. Why are symbols important for our brains?Symbols let us think about ideas that aren’t physically there, helping us solve problems, plan, and be creative. They are the building blocks of language, math, and art.