Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 2

Dilations, Similarity, and Introducing Slope

Lesson 12: Using Equations for Lines

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

Title	Body	Curriculum Topic
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
Worksheet: Crossword Puzzle--Slope Intercept Form	Worksheet \| Crossword Puzzle \| Slope-Intercept Form This is part of a collection of math worksheets that are crossword puzzles of math vocabulary. —CLICK PREVIEW TO SEE THE PUZZLE— To see the complete collection of crossword puzzles, click on this link. The following section provides background on functions and linear functions.	Slope-Intercept Form
Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Standard Form	Worksheet: Desmos Activity: Linear Equations in Standard Form This is part of a collection of math worksheets that are companions to interactive Desmos activities. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Related Resources To see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab. Worksheet Library To see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link.	Standard Form
Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Creating a Slope Formula Template	Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Creating a Slope Formula Template This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Related Resources To see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab. Worksheet Library To see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link.	Slope
Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Creating a Slope Formula Template	Worksheet: TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial: Creating a Slope Formula Template This is part of a collection of math worksheets on the use of the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Each worksheet supports a companion TI-Nspire Mini-Tutorial video. It provides all the keystrokes for the activity. To see the complete worksheet collection on this topic, click on this link. Note: The download is a PDF file. Related Resources To see additional resources on this topic, click on the Related Resources tab. Worksheet Library To see the complete collection of Worksheets, click on this link.	Slope