Pentomino Rocket Puzzle

Pentomino Rocket Puzzle Challenge

Goal of Activity:

To practice visualizing rotations of pentominoes and to explore the ways in which the shapes can be used to tile a space (that is, cover it completely with no spaces or gaps.)

Directions:

There are lots of puzzles that have to do with tiling space with pentominoes.  Below you’ll find a puzzle where you can practice visualizing rotations and experiment with arranging the pentominoes to fill the space completely.  This is for your exploration and entertainment.  You do not need to print or record your answer on paper.  Good luck!

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