Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 1

Rigid Transformations and Congruence

Lesson 1: Moving in the Plane

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

Title	Body	Curriculum Topic
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations Topic Transformations	Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 1	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 1 Topic Transformations Description Explores translations and rotations in motion, using roller coasters as an example. Key concepts include displacement vectors, magnitude, and direction, modeled geometrically and computationally for practical applications in physics and engineering.	Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 2	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 2 Topic Transformations Description This segment applies 3D translations to logistics, focusing on container arrangement in shipping. Using coordinate systems, it demonstrates efficiency in loading/unloading cargo, leveraging geometric organization and data sorting methods for real-world impact.	Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 3	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Transformations, 3 Topic Transformations Description Analyzes observatory designs and their use of rotational and reflective symmetry for astronomical viewing. The segment models celestial movements and applies rotational geometry concepts to optimize the structure’s functionality.	Applications of Transformations and Definition of Transformations
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2 Topic Triangles	Applications of Triangles
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2 Topic Triangles	Applications of Triangles
VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2	VIDEO: Geometry Applications: Triangles, 2 Topic Triangles	Applications of Triangles