Shapes in Motion

NCTM Standard
Grades 3-5: investigate, describe, and reason about the results of subdividing, combining, and transforming shapes

NC Standard Course of Study - Grade 4
Math COMPETENCY GOAL 3: The learner will recognize and use geometric properties and relationships.
3.03 - 3.03 Identify, predict, and describe the results of transformations of plane figures (Reflections, Translations,
Rotations.)

Project Description:
Students will use knowledge of geometric transformations to create a digital presentation using digital photos and
presentation software (Keynote or PowerPoint).
*Students will take digital photos to represent each type of geometric transformation (reflection, translation,
rotation)
*Each slide created should contain a photo, a description of the object photographed, and an explanation of the
transformation completed.

Essential question:
What are geometric transformations and how can you demonstrate them using objects?

Teacher Input:
Present essential question and give expectations of project.

Guided Practice:
Teacher should prepare and share a sample slideshow giving expectations of completed project.
Guide students to create a title slide for their individual project.

Independent Practice:
Students will take digital photos of objects and transformations. Students will then load photos onto computers and
complete their project using guidelines presented by teacher.

Closure:
Presentation of project to class or group explaining thought processes and answering essential question.