Reflections, Rotations, and Translations with Additive Printing

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: Reflections, Tranformations, Additive Printing, 3D printing, rotations, translation, geometry software, 3D, sequence of transformations, Hannah Olson, MyStemKits.com, 3d modeling
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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