Sunday, August 7, 2016

Tessellation


Tessellation
                                                                                                                                                                                   

A pattern made of polygons:
The polygons can not lap over each other:
Here's an example of a pattern:


Regular Polygon: A regular polygon has equal sides.
Irregular Polygon: An irregular polygon has not have equal sides.
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Salzman, L., (1990).  Cool Tessellations.  Creative activities that make math and science fun for kids! P6-7)
                                                                     
                                                                  Vocabulary/Glossary
                                                                      Polygons = shapes
                                                                      Verticals = corners  
                                                         There are corners inside of the polygons      

                                                                        
                                                                     
                                                          

                                                                           

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