Teach shape transformation through a creative school crest design project that helps students apply translations, rotations and reflections in a meaningful way.
Shape Transformation School Crest Project
Bring geometry to life with this engaging shape transformation project. In this project-based learning activity, students take on the role of a student designer tasked with creating a new school crest that represents a school’s values, spirit and community. As they plan and construct their design, students must incorporate examples of each transformation and use a colour-coded key to clearly identify them.
The resource includes a planning page, final crest template, reflection questions, assessment rubric and cut-out shapes, making it a comprehensive teaching tool that supports both mathematical understanding and creative expression
Students will develop their understanding of geometric transformations while building creativity, spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Translations Reflections and Rotations in the Classroom
This resource can be used in a variety of engaging ways:
- End-of-unit project to assess student understanding of transformations.
- Maths and art integration activity combining geometry and design.
- Gallery walk where students identify transformations in classmates’ crests.
- School values project by linking crest designs to school culture and identity.
- Student presentations explaining how translations, reflections and rotations were used.
Reflect, Translate and Rotate With an Easy Download
This resource is available as a ready-to-download PDF and an editable Google Slides version for flexible classroom use. Please note that you will be prompted to make your own copy of the Google Slides file before accessing it.
Download today and help students confidently reflect, translate and rotate shapes through a fun, hands-on design challenge.
This resource was created by Alyssa Peterson, a TeachStarter collaborator.
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