Tessellation Project
Supplies needed:
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3 x 5 index card for every 2 students
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
3 x 5 card
• Measure 2 inches from the left and right and
draw a line. Measure in several places to
ensure the lines are drawn accurately.
2 in
2 in
2 in
2 in
2 in
2 in
3 x 5 card continued
• Measure 2 inches from the top and draw a line.
Measure in several places to ensure the line is
drawn accurately.
2 in
2 in
2 in
2 in
2 in
Making TWO 2 x 2 Cards
• Cut along the lines to create TWO 2 x 2
index cards
2 x 2 square
2 x 2 square
Creating your Tessellation
• With a pencil, creatively connect two
consecutive corners of your 2 x 2 card
• Cut along the line CAREFULLY
• Translate the piece to the opposite side of
the card and tape the flat edges together
(there should be NO OVERLAP).
• With a pencil, creatively connect two other
consecutive corners of your 2 x 2 card
• Cut along the line CAREFULLY
• Translate the piece to the opposite side of
the card and tape the flat edges together
(there should be NO OVERLAP).
• Write your name, date, and class period
on the index pattern.
Name
Date
Class Period
• Translate the shape horizontally and vertically to
create a page FULL of your design. Each new
drawing should fit like a puzzle piece into the
ones on each side. Do not leave any gaps.
Finishing Touches
• Come up with a creative and interesting
design for your tessellation.
• Color it completely.
• Mount the design on a piece of
construction paper.
• On the back, write your name, date, and
class period.
• On the back, also write the title of your
design in quotes.
How Your Grade Will be Figured:
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Pattern WS = 10 points
Name Date and Period on the Back = 2 points
Title on the Back = 2 points
Mounted on Construction Paper = 5 points
Index Pattern = 5 points
Repeating pattern (no holes) = 5 points
Colored Neatly = 10 points
Design Creativity = 10 points
TOTAL = 50 POINTS