Design and Communication Graphics · 5th Year · Core Principles of Plane Geometry · 1.º Período
Transformation Geometry
Exploration of translations, axial symmetry, central symmetry, and rotations. Students learn to manipulate 2D profiles using these transformations.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate DCG Syllabus Core Area 1: Plane Geometry - Transformation Geometry
About This Topic
Exploration of translations, axial symmetry, central symmetry, and rotations. Students learn to manipulate 2D profiles using these transformations.
Key Questions
- How do transformations alter the position but not the shape of a 2D profile?
- In what ways is axial symmetry used in product design?
- How can we accurately rotate a complex polygon around a given point?
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