Sheryl A. DeCaprio
Objective:
Students can recognize geometric patterns found in their environment.
Floor and ceiling tiles are created through the generation of geometric patterns. Instruct students to observe and make a list of the tile patterns they find in their homes, in school, and-in buildings they visit. Ask students to sketch the pattern, list where it can be found, and then identify the geometric shape.
Questions:
What are the only
regular
shapes of tiles that can fit together to cover a flat surface?
What pattern can be seen in a honeycomb?
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