1) Create a semi-regular or demi-regular tessellation covering 90%+ of an 8.5x11" sheet. (Option: create a tessellation of non-regular 4 or 5 gons)

Grading Rubric: all work done by YOU!

As neatly done as examples on p.318-319........5 Points

Colorful (at least two colors)............................5 Points

Clearly indicate the numerical pattern...........2 Points

Creative (not a copy of any in the book)..........3 Bonus Points

2) Create an Escher-like translation tessellation using Sketchpad/MS Word covering 80% + of an 8.5x11" sheet.

Grading Rubric: all work done by YOU!

As neatly done as examples on p.328................5 Points

Colorful (at least two colors).............................5 Points

Create a rotation tessellation (see p. 330).........3 Bonus Points

3) Pick a logo design from your favorite sports team, rock group, car, soft drink or ??? that has at least one type of symmetry. Copy/ paste the logo on an 8.5x11" sheet and describe the symmetries in the figure using complete sentences. Create a new logo on another sheet for the same company/group/??? using a different type of symmetry. Describe your symmetries in complete sentences.

Grading Rubric: all work done by YOU!

Both logo symmetries described correctly.............5 Points

New logo is neat & colorful (at least two colors)...5 Points

New logo shows 2 different types of symmetry.......2 Bonus Points

Total pages due = 4 pages minimum!!!!!!!!! Paper option... submit project on computer disk!
Special BONUS: Project turned in 2 days before the deadline = 2 bonus points.
Resources: Templates on p. 317; auto shape & drawing tools of MS Word; Graph paper; computers in room 51 during tutorial or after school; internet sites - use www.google.com & search for "tessellation".