Introduction

You are on an adventure and are looking for tessellations! Tessellations can be found in nature, math, science, quilting, art and architecture. We have all kinds of interesting sites for you to see and things for you to learn and do so make sure you try many of them!

Questions

1. What is a tessellation?
   
   
2. Will origami shapes tessellate?
   
   
3. Will all shapes tessellate?
   
   
4. Can you make a non-regular shape tessellate? How?
   
   
5. Name three rules for tessellating shapes.
   
   
6. Who discovered tessellations?
   Who is a famous artist that uses tessellation?
   
   

The Internet Resources

• Origami Patterns Gallery
• Can You Create a Mutant?
• Tessellation Fun
• Coolmath Tessellations
• Make Tessellations at i project online
• Tessellations Virtual Tour

The Big Question

What is a tessellation and where can we find tessellations in the world around us?