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The world contains many examples of figures with rotational symmetry. Some of these occur in art, others occur in nature. Knowledge of rotational symmetry can be helpful in understanding both the human and the natural world. In this tutorial, rotations that carry a regular polygon onto itself are explored and suggestions for teaching this topic are offered.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Topic: Florida Standards
Topic(s): Florida Standards, Florida Standards
Estimated Time to Complete a Program:
30 Minutes
Keywords: rotations, symmetry, rotational symmetry, regular polygons
Type(s): PD Courses, Tutorials, Tutorials
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In this tutorial, you will explore rotations that carry a regular polygon onto itself.
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Rotational Symmetries of Regular Polygons The world contains many examples of figures with rotational symmetry. Some of these occur in art, others occur in nature. Knowledge of rotational symmetry can be helpful in understanding both the human and the natural world. In this tutorial, rotations that carry a regular polygon onto itself are explored and suggestions for teaching this topic are offered.
