Frieze Patterns

Students can experiment with the seven classes of Frieze patterns with this activity. They can explore the transformations that constitute each of the seven categories.

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Paper Quilts

In this unit, students investigate fractional parts of the whole and use translations, reflections, rotations, and line symmetry to make four-part quilt squares.

Flipping Out for New Game!

In Flip-n-Slide, players will focus on translating (slide), rotating (turn) and reflecting (flip) their triangle to capture as many lady bugs as possible.

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