Reflecting on Scenes
Purpose
This is a level 3 geometry activity from the Figure It Out theme series.
A PDF of the student activity is included.
Achievement Objectives
GM3-6: Describe the transformations (reflection, rotation, translation, or enlargement) that have mapped one object onto another.
Student Activity
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Specific Learning Outcomes
draw a reflection picture
Required Resource Materials
FIO, Level 3, Theme: At Camp, Reflecting On Scenes, page 16
Activity
This activity uses mirror symmetry.
Students will need to know some rules about reflectional symmetry.
Distances stay the same. Orientation is reversed.
Students will need to apply these rules for each land structure and cloud formation reflected in the lake. For example, consider the view from the western shore:
Some students may need to use mirrors to help them visualise the image in the lake.
Answers to Activity
Individual sketches by students. Each landscape should be mirrored in the water.
Attachments
ReflectingonScenes.pdf286.58 KB