Reflection Exploration
Directions
For each Reflection do the following:
Document the coordinates and names of points for the pre-image figure
1. Select your reflection
2. Name your line of reflection
3. Document the points and the coordinates points for each point.
3. What is the relationship between the coordinates of the pre-image and the image? (i.e. what changed about the coordinates)
Use the reflection inquiry guide to document your responses.
Reflection Questions
With all reflections the figures maintained the same shape, but changed sizes.
Reflection 1 is a reflection over ____________
Reflection 2 is a reflection over _________
For Reflection 3, what are the coordinates of three points on the line of reflection? What pattern do you see in between these coordinates?
For Reflection 4, what are the coordinates of three points on the line of reflection? What pattern do you see in between these coordinates?
What relationship do you see between the images and the line of reflection?
Virtual Link Directions
If using the virtual link to the Reflection Inquiry Activity, be sure to make a copy so that you can edit the document. You can also assign it to your students after making a copy.
