Tessellations and Patterns
Investigate shapes that can tessellate (tile a surface without gaps) and create tessellating patterns.
Key Questions
- Analyze why certain shapes tessellate while others do not.
- Design a tessellating pattern using a combination of shapes.
- Evaluate the aesthetic and practical uses of tessellations in art and architecture.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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