Since I can't view or access images directly, I can't see the specific shapes or details in the image you uploaded. However, based on your description of the worksheet titled
"Tessellation", I can help you understand how to solve this type of problem and guide you through creating a tessellation pattern.
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🔍 What is a Tessellation?
A
tessellation is a repeating pattern of shapes that covers a plane (like a grid) with no gaps or overlaps. The shapes must fit together perfectly, edge-to-edge.
The worksheet shows five different
polyominoes (shapes made by joining squares edge-to-edge), and asks you to:
1. Choose
one of the shapes.
2. Draw a
tessellating pattern using that shape.
3. Add a
color pattern to your design.
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✔ Step-by-Step Solution Guide
Let’s assume you choose the
first shape (a 4-square "L" shape):
```
■ ■
■
■
```
This is an
L-shaped tetromino.
#### Step 1: Understand How It Fits
Try placing the L-shape on the grid so it can repeat without gaps or overlaps.
You’ll need to rotate or flip the shape to fill the space.
#### Step 2: Create the Pattern
Here’s how you can tessellate the L-tetromino:
1. Place one L-shape on the grid.
2. Rotate it 90°, 180°, or 270° and place adjacent copies.
3. Keep filling the grid until it's covered.
💡 Tip: Many tetrominoes can tessellate if you use rotations and translations.
For example, the L-tetromino can be arranged in a
checkerboard-like pattern with rotated versions.
#### Step 3: Color Pattern
Add colors to make it visually interesting. For example:
- Use two colors: red and blue.
- Alternate colors in a checkerboard style across the shapes.
- Or color each shape in a repeating sequence (e.g., red → blue → green → red → ...).
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🎨 Example (Text Representation)
Imagine this on the grid:
```
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
```
But with rotations like:
```
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■
```
Repeat this pattern across the grid.
Then color every other tile red and blue for contrast.
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✔ Final Tips
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Choose a simple shape first (like the straight line or square).
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Use rotation and translation to fill the grid.
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Check for gaps or overlaps.
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Be creative with colors — make it look like a mosaic!
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If you describe which shape you picked or want me to explain a specific one (like the T-shape or cross), I can give you a more detailed drawing plan!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tessellations worksheet.
