Instructional Unit : Transformations
and Symmetry Group
by Jongsuk Keum
Goal
This unit covers basic concepts of Transformations and Isometries
through exploration with using GSP.
Day 1
Exploring Transformations with GSP
Day 2
Geometric Definitions of Translation,
Rotation, and Reflection
Day 3
How to Duplicate the GSP Transform menu
items Reflect, Rotate, and Translate using only the GSP Construct menu.
Day 4
Isometry and Isometry Game
Day 5
Products of Isometries
Day 6
The Theory of Isometries and Coordinate
Formulas for Isometries
Day 7
Symmetry Patterns in the Plane and
Symmetry Group
Day 8
Make Figures with 7 types of
Strip Pattern Symmetry
Day 9
Assessment
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