Marvelous Moroccan Mosaics: Patterns in Zillij

GeoMath
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
<p>In this lesson students will learn about the beauty and craft of Moroccan tile and use zillij patterns and shapes to perform elementary tessellations.</p>
Author: 
Cheryl Wiens
Grade Range: 
8
Duration: 
2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Standards
Arizona Geography Concepts: 
2: Places and Regions
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions