1. Things translate (slide) when they move in a perfectly straight path.
TRANSLATIONS
Things translate (slide) when they move in a perfectly straight path.

2. In math, a slide is also called a translation.

3. A vertical translation moves a figure straight up or down.
A horizontal translation moves a figure left or right.
A diagonal translation moves a figure on a slant.

4. This is an example of a horizontal translation (slide).

6. What pairs show a translation?

7. What pairs show a translation?

8. What type of translation (or slide) do you see in each picture?

9. Things rotate when they change their direction.
ROTATIONS
Things rotate when they change their direction.

10. In math, a turn is also called a rotation.

11. The hands on a clock rotate. The hand changes its direction.

12. When you unlock a door, you turn the key. The key rotates.

13. How does this picture show a rotation?
Start
End

14. Start
End

15. A figure and its image show a reflection.
REFLECTIONS
A figure and its image show a reflection.

16. In math, a reflection is also called a flip.

17. Figure
Mirror Line
Image