Geometry and Spatial Sense, Grades 4 to 6 - EduGains

Design Instructions
MATERIALS
• pattern blocks or other shapes
• grid chart paper
• markers
• ruler or metre stick
Use a ruler or metre stick and a marker to make a line that divides your grid
chart paper in half.
On the top half of the grid chart paper:
– Create a design, using pattern blocks or your own shapes. Trace your design
lightly in pencil to show the location.
– Move the pattern blocks or shapes to different locations on the grid. Use a
marker to trace each new location.
On the bottom half of the grid chart paper:
– Create a set of instructions that will translate the shapes to make your design.
– Start each instruction with “translate” and use directions and numbers.
For example: Translate the triangle 4 blocks north and 6 blocks east.
Erase the pencil tracing of your design.
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