📚 Topic Summary
Geometric transformations are ways we can move or change shapes without actually changing their size or shape. There are four main types we'll focus on: translation (sliding), rotation (turning), reflection (flipping), and dilation (resizing). It's like giving our shapes a makeover without changing who they are at their core! Knowing these transformations helps us understand patterns and relationships in geometry!
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition.
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Translation |
A. A transformation that flips a figure over a line. |
| 2. Rotation |
B. A transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure. |
| 3. Reflection |
C. A transformation that turns a figure around a point. |
| 4. Dilation |
D. A transformation that slides a figure from one position to another. |
Answer Choices:
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph with the correct terms.
A _________ is a transformation where a figure is flipped over a line. A _________ is where a figure is turned around a point. When a figure slides to a new location, it's called a _________. Finally, when a figure gets bigger or smaller, it undergoes _________.
Answer Choices:
- 1️⃣ Reflection
- 2️⃣ Rotation
- 3️⃣ Translation
- 4️⃣ Dilation
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you have a triangle on a coordinate plane. Describe a sequence of two different transformations that would move the triangle to a new location and orientation. Be specific about the type of transformations you choose.