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In this activity, learners design unique tiles and make repeating patterns to create tessellations. This activity combines the creativity of an art project with the challenge of solving a puzzle. This lesson features three investigations, in which learners make tessellations by translating, rotating, and reflecting the patterns.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Index card 3 in x 5 in
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Blank paper
- Pencil
- Transparent tape
- Colored markers or pens
- 2.5 in x 3 in Grid paper (p.9)
- 2.5 in Grid paper (p.10)
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Measurement
- Representation
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Algebra
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation