Regular+Tessellations

=What is a tessellation?= Tessellation - A repetition of geometric figures on a two dimensional plane that has no overlaps or gaps. =What tessellates?= When different shapes come together meeting at their vertex to form a closed shape, the sum of all the angles at the vertex must be equal to 360 degrees. media type="custom" key="24229892"
 * Designing a Pattern Using Geometric Shapes: @http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.aspx?id=27
 * Creating Patterns to Cover the Screen Using Regular Polygons: @http://illuminations.nctm.org/activitydetail.aspx?id=202

=MC Escher used tessellations in his art.= media type="custom" key="24229952"

=A Cloak for the Dreamer= media type="custom" key="24230026"

=Make your own Tessellation Art Project= media type="custom" key="24230066"

Escher Images