Tessellations and Tiling
Exploring how shapes fit together without gaps or overlaps to create patterns.
Key Questions
- Which shapes can tile a floor without leaving any gaps?
- Explain why some shapes cannot tessellate on their own.
- Design a simple tessellation pattern using a square and a triangle.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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