Lessons for G.CO.A.5
RotationsA rotation is fixed by the point it turns about, the number of degrees, and the direction.Lesson
Composing transformationsApplying one transformation and then another, where the order can change the result.Lesson
Rigid motions and congruenceTwo figures are congruent exactly when some sequence of slides, flips and turns carries one onto the other.Lesson
ReflectionsFlipping a figure over the x axis or the y axis by changing the sign of one coordinate.Lesson
Rotating about a point other than the originTurning a figure around a chosen center while every distance to that center stays the same.Lesson
TranslationsDescribing a slide by how far the figure moves across and how far it moves up or down.Lesson
Two reflections in a rowReflecting twice gives a translation when the mirrors are parallel and a rotation when they cross.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Rotations worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Composing transformations worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Rigid motions and congruence worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Reflections worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Rotating about a point other than the origin worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Translations worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Two reflections in a row worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview