Reflections, Rotations, and Translations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What are the three main types of transformations?

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The three main types of transformations are reflections, rotations, and translations.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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Define reflection in geometry.

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A reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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A rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point, known as the center of rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What does translation mean in geometry?

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Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without rotating or flipping it.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry occurs when a shape can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a center point and still look the same at certain angles.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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How can you identify a reflection in a shape?

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You can identify a reflection by checking if one half of the shape is a mirror image of the other half across a line.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the center of rotation?

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The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape is turned during a rotation.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is the difference between a reflection and a rotation?

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A reflection flips a shape over a line, while a rotation turns a shape around a point.

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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