Coordinates, Transformations, and Symmetry

Site: Young Education
Cours: Measurement and Geometry Basics
Livre: Coordinates, Transformations, and Symmetry
Imprimé par: Invitado
Date: vendredi 25 septembre 2026, 01:53

1. The Coordinate Plane

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify the x-axis, y-axis, and origin on a coordinate plane.
  • I can read and write ordered pairs correctly.
  • I can plot points on a coordinate grid.
  • I can determine the coordinates of points on a graph.
  • I can use coordinates to describe locations and positions.

2. Translations

Learning outcomes
  • I can define a translation as a slide of a figure.
  • I can describe translations using direction and distance.
  • I can perform translations on a coordinate grid.
  • I can determine the coordinates of translated figures.
  • I can recognize that translations preserve size and shape.

3. Reflections and Rotations

Learning outcomes
  • I can define reflections and rotations as geometric transformations.
  • I can identify lines of reflection in geometric figures.
  • I can perform reflections on a coordinate grid.
  • I can describe and perform rotations about a point.
  • I can compare reflections and rotations and their effects on shapes.

4. Scale Drawings and Similar Figures

Learning outcomes
  • I can explain what a scale drawing represents.
  • I can use scale factors to enlarge and reduce figures.
  • I can determine missing lengths using scale drawings.
  • I can identify similar figures and describe their properties.
  • I can apply scale drawings to maps, blueprints, and models.

5. Symmetry in Nature and Design

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify lines of symmetry in geometric figures.
  • I can recognize rotational symmetry in shapes.
  • I can distinguish between line symmetry and rotational symmetry.
  • I can identify examples of symmetry in nature, art, and architecture.
  • I can create designs that demonstrate symmetry.