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Exploring Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Although it could be argued that the best way for students to explore tessellations is by using pattern blocks, the virtual pattern blocks in this NLVM applet will engage your students, too. In this a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Regular Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Activity	[1]
Students understand why equilateral triangles, squares, and regular hexagons tessellate regularly in the Euclidean plane. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Tessellations (Homew...	Tessellations (Math 5)	JavaScript	Activity	[0]
This worksheet follows up on the classwork activity. (see link below in Resource Connections) More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Investigating Tessellations Us...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Students create tessellations using triangles, squares, trapezoids, hexagons, and parallelograms. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Regular Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
A middle school lesson to help students understand why equilateral triangles, squares, and regular hexagons tessellate regularly in the Euclidean plane. In addition to alignment to NCTM Standards and ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Color in Tessellations Dialogu...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Explains the effect that color has on the patterns we see in tessellations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Optical Illusions Discussion	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Looks at several optical illusions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Symmetry in Tessellations Dial...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Defines symmetry and demonstrates different types of plane symmetry. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tessellations in the World Dia...	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Looks at the history of tessellations, why they are important and examines some patterns in nature and art. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
What are Tessellations?	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Support Material	[0]
Examines the mathematical properties of tessellations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
KaleidoTile	Tessellations (Math 5)	Computer	Tool	[1]
Explore tessellations of the sphere, Euclidean plane, and hyperbolic plane while creating colorful works of art. Decorate your tessellation with your own favorite images, or select images from the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Kali	Tessellations (Math 5)	Computer	Tool	[2]
Kali lets you draw symmetrical patterns based on any of the 17 tiling groups. Even the youngest children enjoy Kali. In particular, Kali does not assume the user knows how to read. Older ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tess	Tessellations (Math 5)	Computer	Tool	[1]
A shareware program for creating symmetric planar illustrations. With Tess, while you draw you can automatically maintain the symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17 wallp... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Floor Tiles	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
This activity allows the user to create a figure that can be tessellated. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Java Kali	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Kali is a program that lets you draw symmetrical patterns based on any of the 17 wallpaper groups, as well as several frieze and rosette groups. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tessellate!	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This activity allows the user to create a figure that can be tessellated. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tessellation Tool	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This tool allows you to build tessellations and other designs by attaching the corners of various shapes to one another. To make a tessellation, you need to create an arrangement of repeating shapes w... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Tessellations	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Tool	[2]
Using this virtual manipulative you may: add a block to the workspace; rotate a block; change the color of a block; remove a block; group blocks; zoom in/out More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patio Stones	Tessellations (Math 5)	Java Applet	Technology PoW	[0]
How many stones did Kathy need to buy to pave an area in her yard? Students are invited to use the link "Submit your answer" to share their solutions, and then "self-mentor" using special... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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