Pbs: Mathline: Tessellations Wow! [Pdf]

An integrated geometry lesson on spatial sense in which students identify and use different shapes to create a tessellation. "Through a variety of modalities such as writing, music, art, poetry, and literature, students are introduced to the concept of tessellation." In a lesson that fully encompasses the needs of students with diverse learning styles, lesson objectives are primarily achieved through the use of motivating, hands-on, learning centers. Other components of the lesson include exerts from online teacher discussions, a list of detailed center activities, related student worksheets, a list of resources, and extension/connection activities. Requires PDF reader.