Tessellation

= Tessellate That? =



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Design a complex shape using the drawing program Gliffy. What is a tessellation? Practice making tessellations here or here.

Directions: 1. Click on gliffy to go to the drawing program. You can also go here to practice. 2. Using the line and shape tools, build a shape that can be tessellated. 3. Select all the parts of the shape and group them. 4. Select the shape and copy it. 5. Paste the shape a couple of times. 6. Click on one shape and rotate it. 7. Move it into position so it fits into the original shape. 8. Change the shapes color. 9. Choose a new shape and repeat the process. 10. Continue to add and rotate the shapes until the page is filled. 11. Adjust any shapes that don't fit correctly so that the complete shape goes together neatly. 12. Save your work to your home folder and title it "Tessellation"

Ideas for tessellation: Student projects Tessellation ideas

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