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Tantalizing Tessellations! Lesson PlanTantalizing Tessellations! Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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7th - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Tantalizing Tessellations!

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Examine repeating and intricate patterns with a study of M.C. Escher and a related art activity. Pupils view and discuss the artwork before creating their own tessellating patterns. Step-by-step instructions for creating a template are provided.

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Concepts

principles of design, design, escher, tessellations, proportions

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m.c. escher, geometric forms, principles of design, proportion, symmetry, tessellations, visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Make your own short slide show so that learners can see the artwork in greater detail

Classroom Considerations

  • Make sure to focus on the two works referenced in the Look & Discuss portion of the plan to set up your artists for success with creating their own tessellations

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  • Comes with plenty of additional materials to support and extend the plan, including a rubric, a glossary, images, materials lists, and more

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