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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf, G Co, Trigonometric Identities and Rigid Motions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to apply translations and reflections to the graphs of the functions f(x)=cos x and g(x)=sin x in order to derive some trigonometric identities. There are also rotations 180 degrees about points on the x-axis...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Co Fixed Points of Rigid Motions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A rigid motion of the plane is a map of the plane to itself which preserves distances between points. The purpose of this task is to use fixed points as a tool for studying and classifying rigid motions of the plane, i.e., translations,...
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students are introduced to translations, reflections, and rotations and how to explore them in real-world scenarios.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Translations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of translations.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.rp Walk a Thon 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is for students to translate information about a context involving constant speed into information presented in a table and to find the time it takes to travel a unit distance as well as the distance traveled per...
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Rubric
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Transformations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students show comprehension of advanced mathematics skills in Geometry. The questions check understanding on transformational geometry. Topics include translations, symmetry, and rotations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Quiz on the Translations of Sine and Cosine Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Pre-Calculus. The questions evaluate students on translations of sine and cosine functions. Topics include horizontal and vertical shifts.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Mathematical Expressions

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use key words from verbal phrases to write variable expressions
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Co Parallelograms and Translations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students apply the definition of a parallelogram in the context of a geometric construction. Aligns with G-CO.C.11.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Triangle Congruence With Coordinates

For Teachers 8th Standards
For this task, 8th graders explore congruence and transformations of two triangles on a coordinate grid. Aligns with 8.G.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.g Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 8th Standards
In this task, 8th graders investigate congruence and transformations of two triangles on a coordinate grid. Includes a GeoGebra worksheet that the teacher can use for demonstration purposes. Aligns with 8.G.A.2.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Physics 1: Rotational Kinematics and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
This module is the introduction to model rotational motion. All of the concepts are conveniently recast into forms that have the same mathematical forms as their translational counterparts.
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Activity
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
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Unit Plan
SEDL

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory: Spiders

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
This detailed lesson, designed to integrate mathematics, science and language arts, explores the world of the spider. Through a variety of learning activities, students will learn about spider characteristics, their life cycle, their...
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Other

California Department of Education: Cahsee Math: Vocabulary [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although part of the Study Guide for the CAHSEE, this section of the document focuses on math vocabulary which graduating students in California are expected to know. Each term is defined (often with illustrations), and translated to...
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Website
Other

Transformational Geometry & Iteration in Mangbetu Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Mangbetu art shows the use of all four geometric transforms: Reflection, Translation, Rotation, and Scaling. This website will provide you with some cultural background on the Mangbetu and their art. The software will allow you to...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Translating Mathematical Sentences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of the lesson, the students will translate verbal sentences to inequalities and will demonstrate this by completing a pair share. They will understand the terms used for various actions and...
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Handout
Other

Great Scott!: Hieroglyphs Numbers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about the ancient Egyptian numbering system. Use the "converter" to the right to translate modern-day numbers to Egyptian hieroglyphs, or scroll to the bottom of the page to continue the journey and learn about...
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Handout
Math2

Dave's Math Tables: Spanish English Math Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides list of math terms and their Spanish translations. Great resource for English speaking teachers instructing Spanish speaking students.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tessellations Geometry and Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson plan deals with tessellations and their geometric concepts. Upper elementary and middle school students will also explore polygons, symmetry, analyze patterns and explore the role of mathematics in nature and culture.
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Handout
Other

Wichita State University: Emilie, Marquise Du Chatelet

For Students 9th - 10th
This straightforward biography of the French mathematician Emilie de Chatelet covers basics of her life and times. Her friendship with Voltaire, translation of Newton, and tragic early death are included.
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Visual Patterns in Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This upper elementary and middle school lesson plan examines the mathematical nature of art, tilings and tessellations. Young scholars will also explore polygons, symmetry, analyze patterns and explore the role of mathematics in nature...
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Lesson Plan
Hopelink

Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
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Unit Plan
Saddleback College

Algebra2go: Translating From Word Statements Problem Sets

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource consists of 3 problem sets. Each set contains 6 question. Select a problem set, then select a question. You answer each question by translating the word statement into mathematical expression and fill in the blank with the...