A Geometer's Sketchpad Activity

Special thanks to Robert Fisher, professor of mathematics, Idaho State University, for first demonstrating the activity.

To get the most out of these geometry pages, you need to have a copy of The Geometer's Sketchpad on your computer. If you do not have one already, you can download a demonstration copy.

Dazzle your students with this so-cool animated introductory exercise.

Math concept: transformations

Sketchpad skills level: beginner

Construction Directions:

• Rotations - The first pinwheel

• Translation - The second pinwheel.

• Reflection - The third and fourth

Explore these Questions:

Obtain a one page handout. (Thanks to Suzanne Alejandre)

See more of my math activities.

Please email me if you use these materials and tell me how it goes.

lanius@math.rice.edu

Copyright 1996-2004 Cynthia Lanius