| Activity Outcome | Drawing tessellating patterns based on a single shape. |
| MTS Set | MTS5
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| NATIONAL Curriculum | Location and Transformation |
| Topics | 2D Shape
Transformation
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| Keywords | Tessellation, Pattern, 2D Shape |
| Grouping | Whole class and independent. |
| Resources | Copy the activity to an overhead sheet, an overhead projector. |
| Lesson Notes | - Direct students to the Investigation on the overhead sheet and ask: What is a tessellating pattern?
- Direct students to the first pattern and ask: What shape is used to create this pattern? How is the position of the shape changed each time to create the pattern?
- Repeat for several more patterns.
- Direct students to carry out the task.
- Move around the room and ask: (Reflection) What shape did you use to create this pattern? Can you tell me how you changed the position of the shape each time to create the pattern?
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| Reflections | Ask: Can you make up a tessellating pattern of your own on the dot paper? (See Activity 385)
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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