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Tessellation is a geometric concept involving the arrangement of shapes to cover a surface without gaps or overlaps. There are three types of tessellations: regular, semiregular, and irregular, each defined by the types of polygons used. The document includes activities for creating tessellations through paper folding, tiles, and mosaic art, highlighting its importance in various real-world applications.

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Tessellation_Presentation

Tessellation is a geometric concept involving the arrangement of shapes to cover a surface without gaps or overlaps. There are three types of tessellations: regular, semiregular, and irregular, each defined by the types of polygons used. The document includes activities for creating tessellations through paper folding, tiles, and mosaic art, highlighting its importance in various real-world applications.

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Tessellation

Slide 1: Introduction to Tessellation


- Definition: Tessellation is a fundamental concept in mathematics, particularly in geometry.
- It involves the formation and arrangement of shapes to cover a surface without overlapping or
leaving gaps.
- Visual: An example of tessellation patterns.

Slide 2: Types of Tessellations

- 1. Regular Tessellations: Composed of identical regular polygons, such as equilateral triangles,


squares, or hexagons.
- 2. Semiregular Tessellations: Composed of two or more types of regular polygons, arranged in a
repeating pattern.
- 3. Irregular Tessellations: Composed of irregular polygons, which do not have equal sides or
angles.
- Visual: Examples of each type of tessellation.

Slide 3: Activity 1 - Paper Folding

- Title: Create a Tessellation Pattern using Paper Folding.


- Instructions: Fold paper to create shapes and explore tessellations.
- Visual: A paper folding example.

Slide 4: Activity 2 - Tile Patterns

- Title: Create a Tessellation Pattern using Tiles.


- Instructions: Use tiles or blocks to create tessellations.
- Visual: A tile pattern example.

Slide 5: Activity 3 - Mosaic Art

- Title: Create a Mosaic Art using Tessellations.


- Instructions: Use small tiles or pieces to create mosaic art.
- Visual: A mosaic art example.

Slide 6: Conclusion

- Summary of key points.


- Importance of tessellation in real-world applications such as architecture, design, and nature.
- Encouragement for further exploration.
Slide 7: Thank You

- Closing remarks.
- Encouragement for questions and discussions.

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