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In this activity, learners slide shapes to create unusual tiled patterns. Learners transform a rectangle into a more interesting shape and then make a tessellation by repeating that shape over and over again. Learners will also calculate the area of a rectangle. This activity works best as a "centers" activity.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- 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.4)
- Printed example of a tessellation to show learners before starting activity, possibly from the online M.C. Escher gallery (optional)
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Measurement
- Polygons
- 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
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:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation