Shape, Space, and Symmetry · Geometry
Symmetry and Tessellation
Investigating reflective symmetry and how certain shapes can tile a plane without gaps.
Key Questions
- 1Why do some shapes tessellate perfectly while others leave gaps?
- 2How can we prove that a shape has more than one line of symmetry?
- 3Where do we see tessellating patterns in the natural world and why might they exist there?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Shape and SpaceNCCA: Primary - Symmetry
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Mastering Mathematical Thinking: 4th Class
Unit: Shape, Space, and Symmetry
Period: Geometry
Suggested Methodologies
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