Definition of tessellation
Tessellation is:
A pattern made of identical polygons:
• the polygons must fit together without any gaps
• the polygons should not overlap
Look to the right for an example of tessellation.
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Regular polygon
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Irregular polygon
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A regular polygon has equal sides.
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And a irregular polygon has uneven sides.
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Salzman, L., (1990). Cool Tessellations. Creative activities that make math and science fun for kids! P6-7)
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Vocabulary
Polygons = shapes
Vertices = when two or more lines meet
Angles = the amount of turn between two straight lines that have an end point.
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Reference
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Definition
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Vocabulary angles
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Example of tessellation
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We liked your descriptions of what tessellations and polygons are. Do you have a favourite shape or pattern. Have you seen https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/33/Study_of_Regular_Division_of_the_Plane_with_Reptiles.jpg by M.C. Escher? He does some really cool tessellations.
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