Rotations in the Coordinate Plane Partner Activity
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Description
Essential Question: How are clockwise rotations and counterclockwise rotations related?
Objective: Students will graph rotations in the coordinate plane and compare clockwise and counterclockwise rotations with a partner.
Activity: Students will each graph four rotations about the origin. Student A and Student B will compare their answers to discover how clockwise rotations are related to counterclockwise rotations. Each student will rotate figures both clockwise and counterclockwise as well as 180 degrees about the origin. They are asked to compare their work and reflect on the relationship.
This activity is intended to create a deeper understanding of rotations in the coordinate plane after a formal lesson. Consider assigning a video lesson for homework.
