Tessellations

Tessellation

Definition of tessellation:

A pattern made of identical polygons:

• the polygons must fit together without any gaps

• the polygons should not overlap

Regular Polygon	Irregular Polygon
Salzman, L., (1990).  Cool Tessellations.  Creative activities that make math and science fun for kids!  P6-7)

Look to the right to see an example of  a tessellation

Glossary/Vocabulary List Shape:Polygon Vertice Sides Angles Iregular Regular

              Reference:

Definition of tessellation:	https://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/tessellation.html
Picture:	http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/tess/triex.htm