Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 9

Putting It All Together

Lesson 1: Tessellations of the Plane

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

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Math Examples Collection: Transformations	Overview The Transformations collection on Media4Math offers a comprehensive set of 56 math examples, providing educators with a rich resource for teaching geometric transformations. This collection covers a wide range of skills and concepts related to transformations, including translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations.	Definition of Transformations
Math Clip Art Collection: Scale Drawings	Overview This collection of math clip art images on the topic of Scale Drawings provides a comprehensive set of visual aids designed to help educators teach this essential concept. The collection includes detailed illustrations that demonstrate key skills such as understanding scale factors, interpreting and creating scaled diagrams, and solving real-world problems involving proportions and measurements. These images can be used sequentially to guide students through the topic, making it easier for educators to scaffold learning.	Proportions
Math Video Collection: Geometry Applications Video Series: Transformations	Overview This collection aggregates all the math videos and resources in this series: Geometry Applications Video Series: Transformations. There are a total of 12 resources. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable MP4, transcripts, and other resources files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation.	Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations
Math Video Collection: Video Tutorials Series: Ratios	Overview This collection aggregates all the math videos and resources in this series: Video Tutorials Series: Ratios. There are a total of 67 resources. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable MP4, transcripts, and other resources files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation.	Ratios and Rates, Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Proportions
Math Clip Art Collection: Geometry Concepts	Overview This collection of math clip art on Geometry Concepts contains over 100 resources that provide a visual and interactive way to teach geometric concepts. Math clip art is an invaluable tool for teachers, as it allows them to create visually appealing and informative materials that capture students' attention and reinforce key concepts. This collection is particularly useful for elementary math instruction, offering a wide range of ten frame models that can be easily incorporated into lessons, worksheets, and pres	Surface Area, Applications of Transformations, Definition of a Circle, Applications of Polygons, Modeling Shapes, 3-Dimensional Figures, Applications of 3D Geometry, Exploring Coordinate Systems, Coordinate Systems, Applications of Coordinate Geometry, Applications of Points and Lines, Definition of a Quadrilateral, Applications of Triangles, Numerical Expressions, Geometric Constructions with Angles and Planes, Geometric Constructions with Points and Lines, Length, Definition of a Polygon, Definition of a Triangle, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations, Graphs of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Parallel Lines, Perpendicular Lines, Identifying Shapes, Proportions, Applications of Quadrilaterals and Geometric Constructions with Polygons
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, 2	Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Area and Volume, Segment 2: Surface Area. The glass-paneled pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris is a tessellation of rhombus-shaped glass panels. Students create a model of the pyramid to calculate the number of panels used to cover the surface area of the pyramid.	Applications of Surface Area and Volume, Surface Area and Volume
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations	Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations In this program we look at applications of transformations. We do this in the context of three real-world applications. In the first, we look at translations and rotations in the context of roller coaster rides. In the second example we look at translations in three-dimensional space in the context of cargo ships. In the third example, we look at the design of observatories to look at rotations, reflections, and symmetry.	Definition of Transformations and Applications of Transformations
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 2	Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, Segment 2: 3D Translations. Cargo ships transport tons of merchandise from one country to another and accounts for most of the global economy. Loading and unloading these ships requires a great deal of organization and provides an ideal example of three-dimensional translations.	Definition of Transformations and Applications of Transformations
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 3	Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, Segment 1: Translations and Rotations. Roller coasters provide an ideal opportunity to explore translations and rotations. Displacement vectors are also introduced.	Definition of Transformations and Applications of Transformations
Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 3	Closed Captioned Video: Geometry Applications: Transformations, Segment 3: Rotations, Reflections, and Symmetry. The Gemini telescope in Hawaii is an example of architecture that moves. All observatories rotate in order to follow objects in the sky. This also provides an opportunity to explore rotations, reflections, and symmetry.	Definition of Transformations and Applications of Transformations
Closed Captioned Video: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings	Closed Captioned Video: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings Video Tutorial: Ratios and Proportions: Scale Drawings. In this video, we look at the properties of similar figures and use proportions to find lengths of corresponding sides.	Ratios and Rates
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--01	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--01 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image depicts a scale drawing of a square that has been scaled up by a factor of 1:2. This means that each side of the square in the drawing is twice the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. Scale drawings are essential for accurately representing objects in a manageable size while maintaining proportionality. Teacher's Script: "Observe this scale drawing of a square. How does the 1:2 scale factor help us understand the relationship between the drawing and the actual square? What are some real-world applications of scaling up objects, such as in architecture or design?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--02	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--02 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image illustrates a scale drawing of a square that has been scaled up by a factor of 1:3. Each side of the square in the drawing is three times the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. This scaling helps in visualizing larger versions of objects while maintaining accurate proportions. Teacher's Script: "Look at this scale drawing of a square. How does the 1:3 scale factor affect the dimensions of the drawing compared to the actual square? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using scale drawings, such as ratios or proportions?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--03	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--03 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image shows a scale drawing of a rectangle that has been scaled up by a factor of 1:4. Each side of the rectangle in the drawing is four times the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. This scaling is useful for enlarging objects while maintaining their proportional dimensions. Teacher's Script: "Examine this scale drawing of a rectangle. How does the 1:4 scale factor influence the size of the drawing compared to the actual rectangle? What are some real-world applications of scaling up objects, such as in engineering or construction?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--04	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--04 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image illustrates a scale drawing of a rectangle that has been scaled up by a factor of 1:5. Each side of the rectangle in the drawing is five times the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. Scale drawings like this are crucial for visualizing larger versions of objects while maintaining accurate proportions. Teacher's Script: "Observe this scale drawing of a rectangle. How does the 1:5 scale factor affect the dimensions of the drawing compared to the actual rectangle? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using scale drawings, such as ratios or proportions?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--05	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--05 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image depicts a scale drawing of a right triangle that has been scaled down by a factor of 5:1. This means each side of the triangle in the drawing is one-fifth the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. Scaling down is useful for creating manageable representations of larger objects. Teacher's Script: "Examine this scale drawing of a right triangle. How does the 5:1 scale factor help us understand the relationship between the drawing and the actual triangle? What are some real-world applications of scaling down objects, such as in model making or map creation?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--06	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--06 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image illustrates a scale drawing of a right triangle that has been scaled down by a factor of 4:1. Each side of the triangle in the drawing is one-fourth the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. This scaling helps in visualizing smaller versions of objects while maintaining accurate proportions. Teacher's Script: "Observe this scale drawing of a right triangle. How does the 4:1 scale factor affect the dimensions of the drawing compared to the actual triangle? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using scale drawings, such as ratios or proportions?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--07	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--07 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image depicts a scale drawing of a right triangle that has been scaled down by a factor of 3:1. Each side of the triangle in the drawing is one-third the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. Scaling down is useful for creating manageable representations of larger objects. Teacher's Script: "Examine this scale drawing of a right triangle. How does the 3:1 scale factor help us understand the relationship between the drawing and the actual triangle? What are some real-world applications of scaling down objects, such as in model making or map creation?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Scale Drawing--08	Math Clip Art--Scale Drawing--08 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image illustrates a scale drawing of a right triangle that has been scaled down by a factor of 2:1. Each side of the triangle in the drawing is one-half the length of the corresponding side in the actual object. This scaling helps in visualizing smaller versions of objects while maintaining accurate proportions. Teacher's Script: "Observe this scale drawing of a right triangle. How does the 2:1 scale factor affect the dimensions of the drawing compared to the actual triangle? What are some mathematical concepts you can explore using scale drawings, such as ratios or proportions?"	Proportions
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 2	Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 2 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image presents another tessellation pattern using basic shapes from pattern blocks. The basic pattern block shapes include equilateral triangles, squares, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. They are arranged to cover a plane without gaps or overlaps, demonstrating the principles of tessellation. Tessellations with pattern blocks help students explore geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and tiling. They provide a visual and interactive way to understand how shapes can be combined to create complex patterns.	Geometric Constructions with Polygons
Math Clip Art--Geometry Concepts--Tessellation Pattern 3	Math Clip Art--Tessellation Pattern 3 Topic Geometry Concepts Description This image displays a tessellation pattern created with basic shapes from pattern blocks. The basic pattern block set includes equilateral triangles, squares, rhombuses, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. These shapes are arranged to tile a plane without gaps or overlaps. Using pattern blocks for tessellations allows students to explore geometric concepts such as symmetry, transformations, and spatial reasoning. They provide a hands-on approach to understanding how different shapes can be combined to form intricate patterns.	Geometric Constructions with Polygons
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 1	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 1 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a simple translation in geometric transformations. Two "T" shapes are shown on a grid, labeled "Before" and "After". The "Before" shape on the left is translated to become the "After" shape on the right, illustrating how an object can move position without changing its size or orientation.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 10	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 10 Topic Transformations Description This example showcases a combination of reflection and translation in geometric transformations. Two circular "O" shapes are displayed on a grid, one labeled "Before" and the other "After". A red dashed line indicates the axis of reflection. The transformation involves first reflecting the shape across this axis and then translating it to a new position. This demonstrates how multiple transformations can be applied in sequence to create more complex movements.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 11	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 11 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a single rotation in geometric transformations. Two circular "O" shapes are shown on a grid, one labeled "Before" and the other "After". The shape undergoes a rotation around a point indicated by a pushpin, which serves as the axis of rotation. This illustrates how an object can change its orientation without altering its size or position relative to the rotation point.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 12	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 12 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of rotation and reflection in geometric transformations. Two circular "O" shapes are displayed on a grid, one labeled "Before" and the other "After". The transformation involves two steps: first, a rotation around a point indicated by a pushpin, which serves as the axis of rotation, followed by a reflection across a red dashed line representing the axis of reflection. This demonstrates how multiple transformations can be applied sequentially to create more complex changes in orientation and position.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 13	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 13 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a single reflection in geometric transformations. Two grids are shown with the letter "O" before and after a transformation. The "Before" grid has the "O" on the left side, while the "After" grid has it on the right side. A red dashed line indicates the axis of reflection in the middle of the two "O"s. Below, there is a diagram showing the reflection transformation along this axis, illustrating how the shape is flipped across the line while maintaining its size and shape.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 14	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 14 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a complex combination of transformations: translation, rotation, and reflection. Two grids are shown with an "O" shape before and after transformations. The "Before" grid has an "O" with a red dot at its center, while the "After" grid shows the same "O" but rotated and reflected. Below, a step-by-step diagram illustrates three sequential transformations: first, a translation moves the shape, then a rotation turns it around a pushpin (indicating the axis of rotation), and finally, a reflection flips it across a red dashed line.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 15	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 15 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a simple translation in geometric transformations. Two grids are displayed with the letter "F" before and after a transformation. The "Before" grid shows an "F" on the left side, and the "After" grid shows it on the right side. Below, there is an arrow indicating that only a translation occurred between the two positions of the letter, showcasing how an object can move position without changing its size or orientation.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 16	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 16 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a combination of translation and rotation in geometric transformations. Two grids are shown with the letter "F" before and after transformations. The "Before" grid has an upright "F", while the "After" grid shows it rotated 90 degrees clockwise. Below, there is a diagram illustrating two steps: first, a translation moves the shape, then a rotation turns it around a pushpin axis.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 17	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 17 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of reflection and translation in geometric transformations. The image shows a large letter "F" on a grid transforming into a letter "L". The transformation involves two steps: first, a reflection across an axis represented by a red dashed line, and then a translation to a new position.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 18	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 18 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a single rotation in geometric transformations. The image shows the letter "F" on a grid being rotated to form the same letter in a different orientation. A pushpin indicates the axis of rotation, and an arrow shows the direction of rotation, illustrating how an object can change its orientation without altering its size or shape.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 19	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 19 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of rotation and reflection in geometric transformations. The image shows the letter "F" being transformed into an upside-down version of itself. This transformation involves two steps: first, a rotation around an axis indicated by a pushpin, followed by a reflection across a line represented by a red dashed line.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 2	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 2 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of transformations: translation and rotation. Two "T" shapes are shown on a grid, labeled "Before" and "After". The shape undergoes a translation (movement) and a rotation, with a pushpin indicating the axis of rotation. This demonstrates how multiple transformations can be applied sequentially to a shape.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 20	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 20 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a single reflection in geometric transformations. The image shows the letter "F" being reflected to form the letter "L". A red dashed line indicates the axis of reflection, illustrating how the letter changes its orientation through this single transformation. This showcases how an object can be flipped over a line while changing its shape and orientation.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 21	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 21 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a complex combination of transformations: translation, rotation, and reflection. The image shows an uppercase letter "F" on a grid labeled "Before" and a transformed version of the letter "F" upside down on another grid labeled "After." Below, there are illustrations showing the three steps of the transformation process.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 22	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 22 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a simple translation in geometric transformations. The image shows an uppercase letter "Z" on a grid labeled "Before" and a horizontally shifted version of the same letter on another grid labeled "After." Below, there is an illustration showing just a translation, indicating that the letter "Z" is moved horizontally without any rotation or reflection.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 23	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 23 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of translation and rotation in geometric transformations. The image shows an uppercase letter "Z" on a grid labeled "Before" and an uppercase letter "N" on another grid labeled "After." Below, there are illustrations showing the two steps of the transformation: first a translation (moving the figure) followed by a rotation (turning the figure). A pushpin indicates the axis of rotation.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 24	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 24 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a combination of reflection and translation in geometric transformations. The image shows an uppercase letter "Z" on a grid labeled "Before" and a rotated and translated version of the same letter in another position on another grid labeled "After." Below, there are illustrations showing the two steps of the transformation: first, a reflection (flipping the figure across an axis shown by the red dashed line) and then a translation (moving the figure).	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 25	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 25 Topic Transformations Description This example demonstrates a single rotation in geometric transformations. The image shows a transformation of the letter "Z" from an upright position to a rotated position resembling "N". The grid background helps visualize the transformation, and a pushpin icon indicates the axis of rotation, illustrating how an object can change its orientation without altering its size or shape.	Definition of Transformations
Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 26	Math Example--Geometric Transformation--Transformations: Example 26 Topic Transformations Description This example illustrates a combination of rotation and reflection in geometric transformations. The image shows a transformation of the letter "Z" into an upside-down "N". A pushpin indicates the axis of rotation, and a red dashed line represents the axis of reflection. This demonstrates how multiple transformations can be applied sequentially to create more complex changes in orientation and position.	Definition of Transformations

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 9

Putting It All Together

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