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Unit Cells (Hands-On)
 

1. Introduction
2. Unit Squares
3. Unit Triangles
4. Unit Hexagons
5. Hands-On Activities
There are three image sizes. Due to variations in operating systems, printer drivers, etc., images do not print the same size on all computers. We suggest the following choices for a full-page image on your print-out, but try the sizes yourself.

Small -
Macintosh users
Medium -
PC Netscape users, UNIX and other operating system users
Large -
PC Internet Explorer users

INSTRUCTIONS:

CLICK on either a small, medium, or large image. (Determine the appropriate size from the chart above.)
SELECT "Print" from the "File" menu of your browser.
FOLLOW the instructions for the Hands-On Activity of your choice and have fun!

Activity 1:
Duplicate Pattern Small - Medium - Large
Activity 2:
Construct Pattern and Duplicate
Small - Medium - Large


Try an interactive Java applet that allows you to draw a unit cell design and instantly see the resulting pattern.

 

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Real examples of the unit cells technique:


TemplatesYou can find templates of squares, equilateral triangles, and equilateral hexagons at the templates page. Use these templates as a basis for creating new tessellations with the unit cells technique.

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