Investigate the effect of one-axis rotations on geometric figures. Scholars learn to use snap cubes and the right-hand rule to draw figures after rotations about the x-, y-, or z-axes. They try their hands at examples created by the partners in the fourth lesson of the series of five.

Concepts

spatial reasoning, spatial analysis, geometric figures, 3-d figures, rotations, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• See if the class can find an app that illustrates rotations

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have knowledge of isometric drawings from previous lessons
• Pupils should be familiar with how to use the x-, y-, and z-axes

Pros

• Provides assessment options for each part of the activity
• Includes worksheets and answer keys in both PDF and Word form

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.A.1 7.G.A.2 7.G.A.3