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Rotations of 180 Degrees Lesson PlanRotations of 180 Degrees Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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Math
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2015
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Rotations of 180 Degrees

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What happens when rotating an image 180 degrees? The sixth lesson in the series of 18 takes a look at this question. Learners discover the pattern associated with 180-degree rotations. They then use transparency paper to perform the transformations.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rotations, transformations, parallel lines

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a graphic organizer to record new vocabulary and examples for each transformation type
  • Assign the problem set as homework for independent practice

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires transparency paper and pen for each pupil

Pros

  • Emphasizes notation and vocabulary throughout the lesson
  • Uses coordinate geometry to show the pattern of the coordinates with 180-degree rotations

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.G.A.1.a 8.G.A.1.b 8.G.A.1.c MP2

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