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Transformations

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Students explore the concept of transformations. For this transformations lesson, students use Geometer's Sketchpad to construct cyclic and dihedral figures. Students study reflection and rotation symmetry. Students discuss vertical, horizontal, and rotational symmetry.

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reflections, translations, transformations

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reflections, rotation symmetry, transformations, math
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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