Teacher Bulletin | Volume 12
Appropriate for grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Return to Volume ContentsSymmetry and Tessellations
This unit begins with polygons and pattern blocks, works with rotational, translational, and reflective symmetries, experiments with tessellations, and finishes with the creation of an Escher-like tessellation.
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- TB13 Unit Overview
TB13 Unit Overview
This unit begins with polygons and pattern blocks, works with rotational, translational, and reflective symmetries, experiments with tessellations, and finishes with the creation of an Escher-like tessellation.
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- TB13 Unit Plan
TB13 Unit Plan
Symmetry and Tessellations Unit Plan
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PowerPoint Files
- TB13 M.C. Escher’s Tessellations
TB13 M.C. Escher’s Tessellations
MC.Escher’s Tessellations: brief description of Escher tessellations
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- TB13 Nature’s Geometry Symmetry and Polygons in Nature
TB13 Nature’s Geometry Symmetry and Polygons in Nature
Nature’s Geometry: Symmentry and Polygons in Nature: brief explanation of the symmetries and polygons as illustrated in nature.
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- TB13 SYMMETRY Math and Art
- Your Own Escher Tessellation
Your Own Escher Tessellation
Your Own Escher Tessellation: Step by step instructions and pictures to show you how to create an Escher-like tessellation.
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