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Tilings with Multiple Symmetries Lesson PlanTilings with Multiple Symmetries Lesson Plan
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Tilings with Multiple Symmetries

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Students explore how some tilings can display rotational and/or reflection symmetry in addition to translational symmetry. Students demonstrate how these tilings can be generated using either one of the symmetry concepts and Zome System Creator Kits.

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Concepts
rotational symmetry, symmetry

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reflection symmetry, rotational symmetry, tilings, translational symmetry, math
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2002

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