Transformations Using Technology

This virtual manipulative can be used to demonstrate and explore the effect of translation, rotation, and/or reflection on a variety of plane figures. A series of transformations can be explored to result in a specified final image.
Resource ID#: 9924 Type: Educational Software / Tool
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Direct Link: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Transmographer/

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)
Keywords: Reflection, rotation, translation, transformations
Instructional Component Type(s): Educational Software / Tool,  Virtual Manipulative, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration, Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

1 Lesson Plan

Rotations and Reflections of an Equilateral Triangle

Students will apply simple transformations (rotation and reflection) to an equilateral triangle, then determine the result of the action of two successive transformations, eventually determining whether the action satisfies the commutative and associate properties.

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Lesson Plan

Rotations and Reflections of an Equilateral Triangle:

Students will apply simple transformations (rotation and reflection) to an equilateral triangle, then determine the result of the action of two successive transformations, eventually determining whether the action satisfies the commutative and associate properties.

Type: Lesson Plan