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Definition of Rotation and Basic Properties Lesson PlanDefinition of Rotation and Basic Properties Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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1 hr
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2015
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Definition of Rotation and Basic Properties

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Examine the process of rotating images to visualize effects of changes to them. The fifth lesson of 18 prompts pupils to rotate different images to various degrees of rotation. It pays special attention to rotations in multiples of 90 degrees.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rotations, transformations, notation, geometric vocabulary

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Show the videos listed in the lesson as visual examples of rotations in each direction
  • Have learners use different colors to draw each rotation

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to play the videos referenced in the lesson

Pros

  • Provides questioning suggestions throughout the lesson
  • Includes both an opening and closing exercises with answer keys

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.G.A.1.a 8.G.A.1.b 8.G.A.1.c MP6

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