The learning activity, ‘Changing Shapes’ allows students to create something wonderful from a simple geometric shape. Using the properties of the shape and careful translation, students make tessellating shapes that can become interesting images. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.
This art project, ‘Make a Turtle Mosaic’ provides instructions for making a turtle mosaic using different coloured and sized foam shapes.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Polygons’ offers guidance on applying properties of polygons. Answer sheet provided with file download.