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Reflection, Rotation or Translation?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reflection, rotation and translation worksheet, students determine which has been done to a set of 6 figures. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Reflection, Translation and Rotation

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reflection, translation and rotation worksheet, students determine which of these things have been done to s set of figures. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Tessellations: Use Right Angles To Explain The Tessellation of Objects

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners examine a selection of shapes and identify which shapes tessellate and why. They design and make a pattern which involves translation, reflection, or rotation. Students describe the features of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional...
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Transformations-Translations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners perform transformations and translation on a coordinate plane. In this geometry instructional activity, students move shapes around on a graph identifying translation, image, and transformation. This instructional activity has...
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Slides, Flips and Turns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the meanings of the concepts slides, turns, and flips in how they relate to Geometry. As a class, they use their bodies to demonstrate how each term should look like. To end the lesson, they apply the...
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Rotations and reflections

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
In this rotations worksheet, students complete problems having to do with shapes and their rotations, reflections, symmetry, translations, and more. Students complete 6 problems.
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Time and Volume

For Students 10th
In this time and volume worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they determine the type of transformation applied in the first box. Then, students draw a 90 degree clockwise rotation of the given...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars form repeating patterns using tessellations. In this tessellations instructional activity, students identify shapes and illustrate three types of transformations. A website is included with the instructional activity which...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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Mathematics of Ornaments and Architecture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study African traditional architecture. They examine how African ornaments, wall painting and motifs use geometric shapes to express and explain the culture. They discuss the ornaments and architectural designs in the setting...
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Tessellations & Transformations

For Students 10th
In this tessellations and transformations activity, 10th graders solve 9 different problems that include various types of tessellations. First, they write examples from history of tessellations and name 3 artists. Then, students define...
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Exploring Properties of Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They use Cabri technology to create polygons and solve problems.
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Determine the Coordinate of Transformations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars investigate transformation on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students identify pairs of coordinates and their location on the grid. They perform rotation and reflection of each polygon.
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Exploring the Properties of Rectangular Prisms.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils define properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the relationship between two and three dimensional objects. They use Cabri technology to graph their figures.
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Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explain how DNA directs the production of proteins.
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Area of Triangle using the Semi-Perimeter and Radius

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the properties of circles. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle. They identify the perimeter and radius length of a circle.
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Analysis of Dorothea Lange's Photographs

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students analyze a photo of Dorothea Lange and make connections to its historical context by creating a written and visual response. In this photograph analysis lesson, students analyze Lange's photograph and explain the historical...
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"I am determined to prove a villain" Richard III, Shakespeare, and the Creation of Villains

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students create a list of historical and fictional figures to identify their villainous behaviors and qualities. In this Shakespeare lesson, students discuss historical and fictional villains and their common characteristics. Students...
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Translation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and interpret vocabulary terms as they relate to vectors. Students practice translations by creating several tessellations. Students determine the direction and distance using vectors. Students use grid paper to...
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Translations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of translations. In this translations lesson, students discuss similarities and differences between images and pre-images. Students apply translations to coordinates of figures. Students use patty paper to...
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Symmetries of Strip Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study strip patterns and identify symmetry. They create a paper doll chain. They experiment with different shapes. They determine if their chain is a strip pattern. They create snowflakes with triangles.
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Translating Genetic Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the process of translation. They determine the correct sequencing and present their strands to the class. In addition, they compare normal red blood cells to sickle cells and complete discussion questions.
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Reflective Symmetry 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students explore reflective symmetry by completing 15 problems. Students examine a figure which is drawn on a dot grid and draw a reflection of each. There is one example already completed.
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Graphic Designing with Transformed Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to transform a graph! By identifying the domain and range of the functions, learners can observe the parabola and find the vertex of the transformed graph.