Predict the results of a transformation of a geometric shape. (0406.4.17)

Links verified on 11/16/2011

1. Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded.
2. Flip, Slide, or Turn - six flash movies allow you to watch the path an object takes while it is being transformed
3. Flips, Slides, and Turns - a manipulative which allows you to view the effect of applying reflection, translation, and rotation transformations
4. Mathsnet Transformations - interactive site. a collection of approaches to this topic to offer you a choice. All require Java and a recent browser.
5. Measuring Turns - what would shapes look like if rotated
6. Motion in Geometry - a 127 slide PowerPoint show
7. Sam's Similar Shapes - Students learn about shapes that are different sizes but the same shape.
8. Spy Guys Interactive - Slides and Flips - Lesson 17
9. Transformations - simple explanation from Math is Fun
10. Transformations - [designed for 7th grade] how to identify, describe, perform, and analyze transformations involving translations, reflections, and rotations
11. Transformations and Symmetry - many good examples on this Math Art Connections page includes a student project assignment at the end
12. Wrapping Paper Patterns - decide which figures would result from a flip, a slide, or a turn

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