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Nearpod: Geometric Transformations: Rotation & Reflection
In this lesson plan, students will learn how to identify, describe, graph, and write geometric reflections and rotations.
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Nearpod: Introduction to Geometric Transformations
In this lesson plan, students will learn how to describe and identify reflections, rotations, translations, and dilations.
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Nearpod: Rotations Using Coordinates
In this lesson on rotations using coordinates, 8th graders explore rotations of line segments using the coordinate plane.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Symmetry and Translations
This University of Regina site gives some history and definitions about translations and symmetry.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Rotational Symmetry
This is a good site for elementary teachers to help educate students about symmetry by using pattern blocks. This link has multiple activities that the instructor could use including technological and standard activities.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Congruent
Definition of congruent. Choose the "here's more" link to see examples of a rotation, reflection and translation.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Tesselations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a visual instruction of tessellations. It displays a variety of tessellations throughout the world and in different cultures.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Transformations in Geometry
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was designed to introduce fourth grade students to transformations in geometry. It includes translations, reflections, and rotations.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Rotation
Students learn about geometric rotation. An activity, animated example, and definition are included.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Mathematics Glossary
This site contains the definitions for many geometric terms including transformations.