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Dilation—more than just an eye opener! A short video introduces the concept of dilating a figure given a center and a scale factor. Using prime notation, the installment of a larger geometry playlist shows how to label dilated images.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Use construction techniques to create dilations
- Experiment with changing the center of dilation and its effect on the image
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should know how to determine lengths given scale factors and beginning distances
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Links to more dilation resources
- Works examples involving dilations
Cons
- None