Mosaics



Abstract
Throughout history the combination of mathematics and arts has led to the development of remarkable masterpieces. These masterpieces often serve as important ceremonial and religious artefacts, which reflect the uniqueness of the civilisation of origin. This activity focusses on mosaics and the role of geometry in art. Students are often unaware of the relation of mathematics to history, art, religion and culture. By studying and designing mosaics students get a more interdisciplinary view of mathematics which transcends the typical subjects taught in schools. Furthermore, mosaics provide a visual and tangible context for students to study transformation geometry, including translation, rotation, and reflection.

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Lesson activities
Curriculum content
- Transformations
- Geometry
- Mathematical terminology

Discipline
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Engineering


Target group
- Primary Education
- Lower Secondary Education
- Upper Secondary Education

Age range
11-15

Duration
50 min.

Documents


Credits
CY  
Eleni Papageorgiou and Cleo Hadjisimou
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