Transformation and Similarity

Using non-rigid motions (dilations), students learn how to show that two polygons are similar. Students will write coordinate proofs confirming that two figures are similar.
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Transformation, similar figures, proportional reasoning, similarity, similar figures, indirect measurement, height, length, centimeters, inches, ratio, scale factor, dilation, scale, center of dilation, GeoGebra, pre-image, image, proving similar figures, coordinate proof
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Geometry

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