Constructures Tessellations Kit

Constructures Tessellations Kit helps students discover how shapes fit together to form repeating patterns through hands-on exploration. This tessellation geometry kit supports active STEM learning as students build, test, and analyze patterns while connecting math concepts to real-world applications like tiling and design.

Build and Analyze Tessellation Patterns

Students use six different shapes to construct regular and semi-regular tessellations, exploring how patterns repeat. By identifying translations, rotations, and reflections, learners deepen their understanding of geometric transformations. This activity helps students see how angles work together, including how shapes must total 360° around a point to tessellate.

Encourage Collaborative, Inquiry-Based Learning

Students work in groups to construct patterns, define repeating units, and explain why certain shapes tessellate while others do not. These discussions promote critical thinking, communication, and mathematical reasoning. The activity is successful when students can create multiple valid tessellations and justify their efficiency.

Connect Math Concepts to Real-World Applications

This resource allows students to explore how tessellations are used in fields like architecture, construction, and design. As they compare patterns and calculate which designs most efficiently cover a surface, students engage in real-world problem-solving and applied mathematics. Building both flat and vertical structures also introduces concepts like stability, load, and structural strength.

Durable Materials for Repeated Use

With a variety of hexagons, rhombi, trapezoids, triangles, and squares, this kit supports repeated classroom use and flexible exploration. The set includes lightweight, durable urethane foam shapes in multiple sizes, making it easy for students to build both flat and vertical designs. Smallest piece is 6-1/2" x 5-3/4"; largest piece is 13" x 11-1/4". Accommodates 6 students. Recommended for Upper Elementary and Middle School.

Standards: Aligns with NGSS, CCSS-Math.

Benefits for STEM Learning

• Supports hands-on exploration of geometry concepts
• Builds understanding of tessellations and transformations
• Promotes spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Connects math concepts to real-world applications like tiling and design
• Encourages collaboration and mathematical communication
• Provides durable materials for repeated classroom use

Bring geometry to life with Constructures Tessellations and help students explore patterns, transformations, and real-world math through hands-on learning.

Kit includes:

• Hexagons, 10 Ea
• Rhombi, 10 Ea
• Trapezoids, 10 Ea
• Triangles, 20 Ea
• Squares, 20 Ea
• Lesson Direction

For an overview of the lesson direction, click here.