WebQuest
Tessellations Webquest for Gifted
Conclusion
At the beginning of this webquest, you were told that people have always been interested in patterns. Maybe it has something to do with the natural patterns that are all around us. Have you begun to find yourself constantly noticing where patterns are evident in nature and the world surrounding you? Because of its beauty and applicability in ancient as well as modern times, the art of tiling and tessellations has interested mankind for centuries. Roman mosaics and Moslem religious buildings are among some of the oldest examples of tiling. Famous and more modem examples of tiling in art form are seen in the works of the M. C. Escher. The author, Senechal (1990) said that the study of tilings is important in mathematics education because the study of shape "draws on and contributes to not only mathematics but also the sciences and the arts."
You deserve a huge pat on the back for all of the work that you have done to complete this project. You gained background information and from there you developed expertise in the area of tessellations. At times, you may have felt confused with thoughts and ideas spinning every which way in your brain. That's perfectly normal when you're working on building new mental connections.
You might be interested in applying your new found talents right away. Each year, the World of Escher Tessellation Contest is held. Students compete with other students from all over the world. Take a look at previous winners on the website listed below.
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