Transformations: Translation, Reflection, Rotation
Students will explore and describe simple transformations of 2D shapes.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between translation, reflection, and rotation using examples.
- Construct a series of transformations to move a shape to a new orientation and position.
- Predict how a shape will look after a specific reflection or rotation.
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