IM 8.1.3 Lesson: Grid Moves

What do you notice? What do you wonder?

Follow the directions below each statement to move the figure. Use vectors to show translations. A vector is a quantity that has magnitude (size) and direction. It is usually represented by an arrow.

In the applet below, translate triangle  so that  goes to  .

  1. Select the Vector tool.Toolbar Image
  2. Click on the original point  and then the new point . You should see a vector.
  3. Select the Translate by Vector tool.Toolbar Image
  4. Click on the figure to translate, and then click on the vector.

In the applet below, translate triangle  so that  goes to .
In the applet below, rotate triangle   counterclockwise using center .
  1. Select the Rotate around Point tool.Toolbar Image
  2. Click on the figure to rotate, and then click on the center point.
  3. A dialog box will open; type the angle by which to rotate and select the direction of rotation.
  4. Click on ok.

Reflect triangle  using line .

  1. Select the Reflect about Line tool.Toolbar Image
  2. Click on the figure to reflect, and then click on the line of reflection.

Rotate quadrilateral ABCD 60° counterclockwise using center B.

Rotate quadrilateral ABCD 60° clockwise using center C.

Reflect quadrilateral ABCD using line l.

Translate quadrilateral ABCD so that A goes to C.

Try your own translations, reflections, and rotations.

Make your own polygon to transform, and choose a transformation.

Predict what will happen when you transform the image. Try it - were you right?

Challenge your partner! Right click on any vectors or lines and uncheck Show Object. Can they guess what transformation you used?