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Is that drawn to scale? Capture the artistry of geometry using the ratio method to create dilations. Mathematicians use a center and ratio to create a scaled drawing. They then use a ruler and protractor to verify measurements.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show scholars how to use a graphic organizer to record new vocabulary, notation, and diagrams
 - Use graph paper to create the dilations and use the distance formula or Pythagorean Theorem to verify lengths
 
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need rulers and protractors
 - The second lesson in a 36-part series
 
Pros
- Uses a real-life example to illustrate the application of dilations
 - The lesson carefully connects the process to the properties of a dilation
 
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- None
 
