DRAFT
Tessellation 5..............Tessellation Explorations
Lesson Goals
1...learn about 3 types of tessellations:
Translations, Reflections, & Rotations
2...create 3 different shapes that tessellate
3...layout their shapes in patterns to see
how they tessellate
4...use strategies for making tessellating
shapes of recognizable images
2. Tessellation Ideas
3. Tessellation Explorations
Complete 3 or more Tessellation Explorations
4. Tessellation Exploration 1:
Create a Shape
Follow the instructions on the
Step-By-Step Tessellation Worksheet
to create a shape that tessellates.
Don't worry about trying to make it look like anything
Lay it Out
Follow the instructions on the
Step-By-Step Tessellation Worksheet
to repeat your shape 9 times on a piece of paper
Label Your Work
Label your paper with
your name, period, and "Tessellation Exploration 1"
5. Tessellation Explorations 2 & 3:
Create a Shape
Follow the instructions on the
to create a shape that tessellates.
As you complete it, think about what
kinds of outlines might help you define
a specific object (bird/fish/mask/reptile/person/monster)
Lay it Out
Follow the instructions on the
Step-By-Step Tessellation Worksheet
to repeat your shape 9 times on a piece of paper
Label Your Work
Label your paper with
your name, period, and
"Tessellation Exploration 2" & "Tessellation Exploration 3"
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1.6 Pts.....3 shapes that tesselate perfectly were created
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1.6 Pts.....3 layouts of 9 repeated shapes each were created
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1.6 Pts.....3 layouts were carefully and neatly done as outlined
in handout provided
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1.6 Pts.....3 shapes show exploration - they're different from each other!
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1.6 Pts.....2 shapes show effort to create a recognizable object and the
................layouts are labeled with the object in mind
DNR (2/23)
What inspired MC Escher
to create tessellations?
What are three kinds (2/24)
of Tessellations?
DNR (2/25)
What is the most difficult part of
the 3 Tessellation Explorations
grading criteria?
In class yesterday we talked
about motif ideas for tessellations.
What is a Motif
or what do you think a motif is?
Motif Defined:
a main theme, subject, or design to be
elaborated on or repeated
as in a piece of music, book, art, etc.
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Textile Designer:
creates designs for fabrics, wall coverings and
other interior decor items
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning