Motion Geometry: Rotations, Reflections and Translations

Math Problem of The Week

An animator uses artistic talent and advanced graphics software to make movie scenes. While the software may be sophisticated, basic geometry is at its core. Every movement of an object within an animated scene involves one or more transformations.
Watch the following video and create an animated character on grid paper. Transform your character by rotating, reflecting, and translating it. Explain how you did each transformation on the back of the sheet.

Where in the World?

Where in the world.....part 1

Where in the world.....part 2

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Pictures of the Week

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A Clue - “HERE LIE THE EARTHLY REMAINS OF A BRAVE AND VIRTUOUS HERO, MAJOR-GENERAL SIR ISAAC BROCK, COMMANDER OF THE BRITISH FORCES, AND PRESIDENT ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT OF UPPER CANADA, WHO FELL WHEN GLORIOUSLY ENGAGING THE ENEMIES OF HIS COUNTRY, AT THE HEAD OF THE FLANK COMPANIES OF THE 49TH REGIMENT IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSTON, ON THE MORNING OF THE 13TH OCTOBER, 1812 AGED 42 YEARS"