Tessellation

• What is tessellation?

Covering a flat area completely with polygonal shapes such that there are no gaps between the shapes and such that the shapes do not overlap is called Tessellation

• What is pure tessellation?
  

Tessellation using only one shape is called a pure tessellation.

This tessellation is created by using hexagons.

• What is semi- pure tessellation?

Tessellations done with two or more shapes are called semi-pure tessellations.

Eg:

This tessellation is created by using Octagons and squares.

This tessellation is created by using squares and triangles.

Tessellation designs that we can see in day to day life

Beehive



















Soap bubbles















Cushion cover

Activity

1. Focus your attention on the set of shapes assigned to your group.

• Triangle and square (Group A)
• Triangle and rectangle (Group B)
• Triangle and hexagon (Group C)
• Square and rectangle (Group D)
• Square and hexagon (Group E)

2. Create a pure tessellation design and a semi pure tessellation design by using given set of shapes.

3.E-mail your creations to your teacher and to other groups.