Tesselations

Tessellations

Definition: A pattern made of identical shapes: • the shapes must fit together without any gaps • the shapes should not overlap Look right to see an example of a tessellation.

Vocabulary Vertice = Vertices are the points or corners of a shape. Polygon = A plane shape (two-dimensional) with straight sides. Examples: triangles, rectangles and pentagons. Angle =   The amount of turn between two straight lines that have a common end point

Regular polygon When a shape has all equal sides.	Irregular polygon When a shape doesn’t have equal sides.
Salzman, L., (1990).  Cool Tessellations.  Creative activities that make math and science fun for kids!  P6-7)

Reference lists:
Vocabulary references	https://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/tessellation.html https://www.reference.com/math/vertices-math-120e19b75c4758c1
Picture	http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/tess/triex.htm