Rotational Symmetries of Regular Polygons

Click "View Site" to open a full-screen version. The world contains many examples of figures with rotational symmetry. Some of these occur in art, others occur in nature. Knowledge of rotational symmetry can be helpful in understanding both the human and the natural world. In this tutorial, rotations that carry a regular polygon onto itself are explored and suggestions for teaching this topic are offered.
Resource ID#: 148615 Type: Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: rotations, symmetry, rotational symmetry, regular polygons
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Professional Development
Resource Collection: Original Teacher Tutorials

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