This worksheet is a template to create a large classroom tessellation. Students cut out and colour the bird shape, which can then be assembled into a larger tessellation. For impact, give students multiple birds (4 allows them to make a set) or print the template in A3.
This worksheet is a part of a larger unit designed to teach your students to describe translations, as well as how to use those translations to make patterns, images, and tessellations.
Recognise line and rotational symmetry of shapes and create symmetrical patterns and pictures, using dynamic geometric software where appropriate
Create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes with and without digital technologies
Identify symmetry in the environment
Create symmetrical patterns, pictures and shapes with and without digital technologies
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
Manipulates, identifies and sketches two- dimensional shapes, including special quadrilaterals, and describes their features
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes
Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres
Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle