Rotating objects
I can rotate objects using information about centre, size and direction of rotation
Rotating objects
I can rotate objects using information about centre, size and direction of rotation
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Tracing paper can be a helpful tool to perform a rotation.
- The image and the object should be congruent.
- Unless a full rotation occurs, the object and its image will not have the same orientation.
Keywords
Clockwise - A clockwise direction is the direction in which the hands of an analogue clock travel.
Anti-clockwise - An anti-clockwise direction is the opposite direction to which the hands of an analogue clock travel.
Centre of rotation - The centre of rotation is the fixed point about which an object is rotated. It fixes the location of the image after it is rotated.
Degrees - Degrees are the most common unit of measurement for angle. One whole turn is equal to 360 degrees, written 360°.
Common misconception
After drawing an object on the tracing paper, you take the tracing paper off the table to rotate it.
This is especially dangerous if the centre of rotation wasn't drawn on the tracing paper, too. The image will lose its correct location.
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To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Rotating objects, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
90° -
a quarter turn
180° -
a half turn
270° -
a three-quarter turn
360° -
a full turn
540° -
a one-and-a-half turn
630° -
a one-and-three-quarter turn





Exit quiz
6 Questions



