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Transformational geometry and similarity Block 1 Student Activity Sheet

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1. What is a transformation?

2. For each figure below, perform the stated transformation. a. Reflect ∆ABC across the y–axis.

b. Translate the triangle down 5 units.




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c. Rotate FLAGS 90° counter-clockwise about the origin.

d. Dilate the triangle by a scale factor of 3.

3. What does it mean for a figure to have symmetry?




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4. What is a reflection? Give an example from the wrapping paper designs.

5. What is a translation? Give an example from the wrapping paper designs.

6. What is a rotation? Give an example from the wrapping paper designs.

7. What is a dilation? Give an example from the wrapping paper designs.




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8. REINFORCE For each image below, trace and label examples of different transformations within each image. a. A flag

b. A card




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c. Photographs




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9. Geometric transformations are often used in designs found in artwork, like REINFORCEthe Moroccan mosaic shown. Trace and label examples of any transformations you see in the mosaic.




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10. Look around your home, school, or neighborhood to find an example of each REINFORCEtype of transformation. Record your examples below. a. Reflection:

b. Translation:

c. Rotation:

d. Dilation:

11. Select one of the transformations you have studied (reflection, translation, REINFORCErotation, or dilation) and sketch an example. Label the transformation on your sketch.

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