Tessellations

Using T R A P Method, Remember:

1. Start with the square

2. Label Each Corner P, A, R, T

3. Cut between top & bottom letters, NO straight cuts

4. Cut between P & A, and between R & T

5. Carefully align & rearrange all letters, Spelling: T R A P

6. Placing:  T R  on top,  A P on the bottom

7. Remember DO NOT overlap the cut pieces in any way

8. Begin TRACING around the new shape in middle of page

Using A A B B Method, Remember:

1. Start with the square

2. Label Each Side; Top A, Bottom A, Left B, Right B

3. Cut a piece from Right B edge, Slide it to Left B edge

4. Tape both B B edges together 

5. Cut Bottom A edge, Slide it to Top A edge

6. Tape both A A edges together 

7. Remember DO NOT overlap the cut pieces in any way

Start by practicing in sketchbook... to see if it works.

1. Begin TRACING around the new shape in middle of page