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Shortest Distance Problem

Subject Area
Math: Geometry: Transformational Geometry
Level
9-12
Activity Time
90 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Shortest Distance Problem

Activity Overview

This is a great follow-up to the Introduction to Properties in Reflections. Students may have trouble producing a scaled drawing. Using a scale of 1 to 5 works well. See the figure below for a possible scaled construction.

Before the Activity

Students should have access to either the TI-83 or TI-84 family of calculators.

During the Activity

Students will get an Introduction to Properties in Reflections.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Subject Area
    Math: Geometry: Transformational Geometry
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    90 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 series
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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