Teacher Guide for an "Inquiry Leading to Understanding" Project Tessellations By Mike Ambrose, Arash Farahmand, Brahim Khababa Meet the Authors "How does Geometry relate to the art and the real world?"  Overview  Understandings and Standards  Activities  Resources  Student Guide Powered By 510.635.0585 info@my-ecoach.com Contact Us Overview Grade Level: 10 Curriculum Areas: Focus: Math Secondary: Performing Arts Topic: Geometry and Art Themes: M. C. Escher, Simple Tessellations Duration: 2 weeks Summary How are translations and glide reflections found in art? Rationale Tessellations have been a fascinating art form from ancient times. Explore the following links to: Find the definition of tessellation Determine which shapes tessellate View famous tessellations created by M.C. Escher Explore some of the many different ways to create tessellations. Compile and make your own tessellation!