Here are a few examples of sites that might be of interest, following our work with patterns, symmetry, and the software tools. Also links to the main pages for those software packages.

Sites

• Tessellation Tutorials
  Instructions for making tessellations using several different pieces of software, some history, an explanation of the math, and a gallery of student work.
• Classification of Patterns
  Introduction or review about symmetry and classification of repeating patterns for students in grades 7 - 10, including student lessons and teacher resources.
• A Symmetry Gallery
  A gallery of moveable wallpaper patterns, generated in JavaSketchpad.
• Studying Polyhedra
  Resources and information for studying polyhedra, including an interactive application with which you can explore the different possibilities.
• Polyhedra in the Classroom
  Activities designed for use in the middle school classroom, including lessons and related resources.
• Sketchpad Resources for the Classroom
  Includes activities and sample sketches.

Software Packages

• The Geometer's Sketchpad
• Kaleidomania!
• Poly
• Tess