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Symmetry in Tessellations

Symmetry in Tessellations. Tessellations. Tessellations. Tessellations. Tessellation. A tessellation is a design made from copies of a basic design element that cover a surface without gaps or overlaps . What is the basic design element that repeats over and over?

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Symmetry in Tessellations

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  1. Symmetry in Tessellations

  2. Tessellations

  3. Tessellations

  4. Tessellations

  5. Tessellation • A tessellation is a design made from copies of a basic design element that cover a surface without gaps or overlaps. • What is the basic design element that repeats over and over? • What types of symmetry do you see in the design as a whole? • Remember a tessellation goes on forever in all directions.

  6. Can the following Shapes tessellate? Yes Yes No No Yes

  7. Make a Tessellation • Supplies: 1 business card, scissors, tape • Make a jagged or curvy cut along one side of the card. • Tape the portion you cut off to the opposite side. • Repeat steps for remaining straight side.

  8. Make a Tessellation • Place your “basic design element” somewhere on a blank sheet of paper. • Trace the shape. • Slide the shape. It should fit perfectly and interlock with the previous shape. Trace next shape. • Repeat process until ENTIRE page is covered. • Color the tessellation. Be creative.

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