An Interdisciplinary First Seminar on Symmetry

Year: 2009 Authors: Tamara J. Lakins

Core claim

Teaching symmetry through rigid motions, groups, and cultural examples helps students connect mathematical structure with patterns across disciplines.

Topics

symmetry, rigid motions, interdisciplinary education, pattern analysis

Domains

group theory, plane geometry, frieze patterns, wallpaper patterns, art, architecture, textiles, ornamental patterns

Methods

first-year seminar, worksheets, reading discussion, pattern classification, student presentations

Media

triangles, group tables, IUC notation, flow chart, pattern examples

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