Rotation

Learning Standard

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Rotation A Type of Turn A rotation is a transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called the center of rotation An object and its rotation are the same shape and size, but the figures are turned in different directions Rotations can occur in either a clockwise or counterclockwise

Let’s Practice Clockwise Counter-clockwise Same direction of the hands of the clock Opposite direction Let’s Practice

A Clock 90° Rotation 180° Rotation

What are we assuming about the direction? 270° Rotation 360° Rotation What are we assuming about the direction?

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http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Transmographer/ Only use the translation Rotation