Lesson Plan

• Describe the difference between horizontal and vertical image reflection.
• Identify the menu commands to flip an image in common editing software.
• Perform horizontal and vertical flips on an image and save a copy without overwriting the original.
• Evaluate which type of flip is appropriate for a given practical scenario.

• Computer with internet access
• Image‑editing software (e.g., Paint, GIMP, Photoshop)
• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• Sample image files for practice
• Worksheet with flip scenarios and checklist

Begin with a quick visual puzzle: show an image that appears backwards and ask students what might have happened. Recall that they have previously used basic editing tools such as crop and resize. Explain that today they will master reflecting images and will be able to justify which flip to use in real‑world tasks.

1. Do‑now (5') – Students examine a set of images and note any that are reversed.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain horizontal vs vertical reflection, show where the Flip command is located in typical software menus.
3. Guided demonstration (10') – Teacher flips an image live, previews the result, and saves it as a new file.
4. Paired practice (15') – Learners flip provided images both ways, complete the worksheet checklist, and save copies.
5. Quick check (5') – Whole‑class Q&A: students state which flip suits each scenario from the earlier table.
6. Extension/Reflection (5') – Discuss common mistakes (over‑writing originals, wrong axis) and how to avoid them.

Recap the key steps for reflecting an image and the importance of saving a new version. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one situation where a horizontal flip is preferred and one for a vertical flip. Assign a homework task to flip a personal photograph and document the process in a short paragraph.