Transformations, Translation, Reflection

and RotationBy: Alejandra Trevino

Today we will be learning the

differences between:

• Transformations

• Translations

• Reflections

• Rotations

What is Transformation?

It is the way you can change the shape or form

of an object.

There are 3 different types of Transformations:1. Translation2. Reflection 3. Rotation

Here is a link to see 3 different types of

Translations. http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/

transformations.html

What is a Translation?

• The shape of the object stays the same and slides along the graph.

For example:When Superman flies, he always has one hand up and one on his side. He is still flying from one place to another but he always looks the same.

Superman in action!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RiIYazPPJ0

What is a Reflection?An object being mirrored from plane to plane.

An example of a reflection would be when you look at yourself in the mirror.

Reflection of a puppy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HEe5WRFFI

What is a Rotation?An object that can be rotated in a certain direction.

Example:

There are many examples of rotating objects. We can rotate pencils, coins and

many other things.

Rotating objects!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE2H5lwFYto