Lesson Plan
Flip-n-Slide: Exploring Transformations through Modeling and Computer Games by Illuminations
Subject
Mathematics (NYS P-12 Common Core)
Grade Levels
Intermediate, Commencement, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Description
In this lesson, students will explore reflections, translations and rotations. Students participate in a modeling activity where they will learn the rules for translations and reflections. Then students will practice using these transformations, as well as explore the rules for rotations, in the game Flip-n-Slide on Calculation Nation.
Resource
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Flip-n-Slide: Exploring Transformations through Modeling and Computer Games
Content Provider
Illuminations
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