Symmetries and Their Properties-Part 1: Rotational Symmetry
http://illuminations.nctm.org/index_o.aspx?id=138

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


This site is a tutorial about the mathematical properties of rotations. There are four lessons, which include describing rotations, finding what doesn't change, relating rotations to symmetry, and the conclusion. Lessons include interactive applets and questions to enhance the concepts covered.

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Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.

Cutting Edge

Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Crystallography
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Mineralogy