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Type of Tessellations

Dive into the world of tessellations with triangle, square, and hexagon patterns. Discover tessellations in walls, patios, and pavements, with unusual shape arrangements that create stunning designs. Experiment with pentominoes and 7-pin polygons for endless tessellation possibilities. Learn to design your own Escher-inspired tessellations by following simple steps. Unleash your creativity and enjoy creating intricate patterns, making tessellations a fascinating art form.

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Type of Tessellations

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  1. Type of Tessellations A Triangle Tessellations A Square Tessellations A Hexagon Tessellations

  2. Tessellations all around us Look for tessellations in walls, patios and pavements.

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

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

  5. Tessellation with Pentominoes Here is one example to get you started….

  6. Tessellation with Pentominoes

  7. Tessellation with 7-Pin Polygons Which 7-pin polygons will tessellate? Here is one example to get you started….

  8. Tessellation with 7-Pin Polygons

  9. Tessellations by M.C. Escher

  10. 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.

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

  12. Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 2

  13. Make Your Own Escher Tessellations 3

  14. 7-Pin Polygons Here is an arrangement of 7 pins. A 7-pin polygon is a closed shape with straight sides with corners on the pins. Here are some examples of 7-pin polygons. How many different 7-pin polygons can you find? Click here to return to the Tessellations.

  15. Enjoy making your own tessellations!END OF PRESENTATION Tessellations on line

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