Escher - www.mcescher.com for examples of his work.

Historical background to tessellation (Pictures)-

www2.spsu.edu/math/tile/grammar/index.htm

Polygon Playground - www.mathcats.com - Games section

Pattern Blocks - http://arcytech.org/java -Applications – Educational Java Programs

Tessellation Town – Tile Island - www.mathcats.com - Explore section

Versatile - CD in ‘Using ICT to Support Mathematics in Primary Schools’ pack (Blue box) or

download from www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/numeracy - Interactive resources

Worksheets to Print Off:

Design a Wallpaper- www.numberlinelane.co.uk/worksheet_files/10/gus_plus_wallpaper.pdf

(KS1/Lower KS2)

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