Lesson Title

Exploring Tessellations

Target Students

Regular

Designers

Sharon Teabo & Frances Dolloph

Grade Level

Varies: Middle school to adult

Field Test Site

NA

Technologies suggested for use of module

Graphics tools: traditional and computer-based
CD-ROM (as resource)
Video (as resource)                                     
Web-based resources

Resources

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Description

Students will explore different types of tessellations and develop an understanding of design elements such as symmetry, one and two dimensional designs, drawing, and coloring for multiple dimensional effects.

Teaching/learning Strategies

 Combination: Read Pedagogy Paper

Topic Areas

 Drawing/Painting                                       Example: Patterns in Science
         Quilting (social sciences)                                   
         Art History (historical)
 Mathematical
         Geometry
         Algebra

Grouping Strategies

 Small groups and Individual exploration

Objectives/Purposes

 See individual modules.

Content Areas

 art, math, history, social sciences, science, etc.

Design of Unit

 hardware/software used to design this unit; product support; technical support.

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