Translations with Preimages

Lesson Overview

Students will be able to define and identify basic transformations (translations, rotations, and reflections), describe the effect of a single transformation on a pre-image, and apply a sequence of transformations to map a pre-image onto its image.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How can we use a sequence of movements (translations, rotations, and reflections) to change the position and orientation of a shape without altering its size or form?

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7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Math
- Geometry

Use of a projector may be helpful

Print worksheets for each student (linked in resources tab), whiteboard or projector, markers or pens, geometry manipulatives (optional): squares, triangles, circles cut from colored paper, transparency sheets

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