Tessellation

Tessellation ,[object Object],[object Object]

Tessellations all around us ,[object Object]

Tessellations all around us Common shapes can be arranged in unusual ways Sometimes an unusual shape will tessellate

Tessellations all around us Sometimes 2 or more different shapes will tessellate.

Tessellation with Pentominoes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tessellation with Pentominoes ,[object Object],Here is one example to get you started….

Tessellation with 7-Pin Polygons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tessellation with 7-Pin Polygons ,[object Object],Here is one example to get you started….

Tessellation with 7-Pin Polygons

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 1 Step 1: Start with a simple shape that will tessellate e.g. a rectangle. Step 2: Remove a shape or shapes from one side of the rectangle and fix them to the opposite side.

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 1 Use this as a template to create your tessellation.

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 2 You could start with a hexagon and cut semi-circles from three of the sides and fix them to the opposite sides like this.

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 2

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 3 Start with a square and cut segments from two sides and fix them to the opposite sides like this.

Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 3

Enjoy making your own tessellations!

Pentominoes ,[object Object],These are NOT pentominoes. Here is an example of a pentomino. How many different pentominoes can you find? Click here to return to the Tessellations.

7-Pin Polygons ,[object Object],Here are some examples of 7-pin polygons. How many different 7-pin polygons can you find? Click here to return to the Tessellations. A 7-pin polygon is a closed shape with straight sides with corners on the pins.

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