Shape
Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009
Applications of Symmetry in Art & Design--Directed Activity:
Tilings
Focus |
Tiling the Plane |
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Technologies |
The Geometers Sketchpad and 4_Tilings.gsp, and 4_Shapes.gsp |
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Background |
Figure 4.23: Tilings |
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Tasks |
Using The Geometers Sketchpad and 4_Tilings.gsp, and 4_Shapes.gsp, determine whether the objects shown in Figure 4.23 may be repeated to tile the plane. If not, explain why not. |