Tessellations are patterns created by repeating geometric shapes with no gaps or overlaps. This document discusses the history of tessellations from ancient Greeks and Islamic artists to M.C. Escher and provides 3 rules for creating tessellations using translation, rotation, and reflection. It also includes links to online resources about different types of tessellations and their creator M.C. Escher.

1. ExploringExploring
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2. Examples around us:

3. Over 2,200 years ago...
• Ancient Greeks • Islamic artists

4. M. C. Escher (1898-1972)

5. 3 rules to create a tessellation:
a) Translation
b) Rotation
c) Reflection

6. LetLet’’s tessellate!s tessellate!

7. Interesting Links:
• Translation/Reflection/Rotation Tessellations:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/geometryplayground/resources.php
• Semi-Regular Tessellations’ Creator:
http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=202
• Maurits Cornelis Escher:
http://www.mcescher.com/Gallery/gallery.htm