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Yin Yang

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

Using just a pair of compasses, a ruler and a pencil, recreate this Yin Yang symbol:

yin yang symbol
(You might like to use a black crayon or felt-tipped pen too!)
How would you explain to someone else what to do?

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