Moving Shapes: Transformations!

Hello, Geogenius!

Today we’re learning about geometric transformations. That means we move shapes in different ways (like flipping, sliding, or turning them)

What Is a Transformation?

A transformation is a way to change the position or direction of a shape. The shape stays the same size and form, we just move it!

Here are the 3 main types:

1. Translation (Slide)

• The shape moves from one place to another.

• It doesn’t turn or flip, just slides.

Example: A triangle slides 3 steps to the right.

2. Rotation (Turn)

• The shape turns around a point.

• It can turn quarter, half, or full circle.

Example: A square rotates 90 degrees.

3. Reflection (Flip)

• The shape flips over a line, like a mirror.

• The left becomes right, and right becomes left!

Example: A heart shape reflected across a line looks like a mirror image.

Try This at Home!

• Cut out a paper shape.

• Slide it (translation).

• Turn it (rotation).

• Flip it over (reflection).

You just did all 3 transformations!

Now, here are some videos to learn more about transformations!