Take a look at a star resource. Young mathematicians use a graphing calculator to draw intersecting lines that look like a star. They then apply translations to move the entire star and also consider what transformations must occur to have the center of the star at a specified point.

Concepts

transformations, translations, graphing linear equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as a group activity with each team receiving unique directions, and have them share their creations in class presentations
  

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires a graphing calculator, and learners must be able to graph multiple lines on a set of axes
  
• Pupils should be familiar with translations
  

Pros

• Includes solutions in a separate file
• Provides a printable worksheet for the activity
  

Cons

• None