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I have a question about a project I will be starting shortly with 5th
graders using MW EX to create a tessellation using simple polygons. It is
a question regarding teaching about angles. When programming a turtle to
create a triangle (for example) the relevant angle is the amount the
turtle has to turn to create the triangle (the outside angle). However
when math is taught, usually the focus is on the internal angle. As well
one way to determine whether a shape can tessellate is to measure whether
the place where the tessellated shapes meet equals 360 degrees. If anyone
can help me think this through that would be great. If it is not clear
what it is that I am asking, please let me know.
thanks
tamara
Tamara Weinstein
Educational Technology Specialist
The Children's School
404-835-4602
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