Origami Activities for End of Term James Hurring

Preparation – Paper & Instructions Paper – Pre-sized paper (origami/ scrapbook squares) vs self-cut. Instructions – data projected, paper print, folded steps, you-tube clip, self-demonstration, internet search Sonobe & rhombix unit not too fussy, 1x2 often can be shorter (1 x 1.732 up to 1 x 2)

A4 paper 1 : 𝟐 square square 1 : 2 No Waste

Inspiration pieces – to get their interest (can be small or large) Use to keep class quiet – early finishers in tests Wait for them to suggest a session Expect a reasonable number of reject modules

NAILED IT

Class experts vs teacher expert Group vs Individual Project

BIGGER is not always better Possible pitfalls BIGGER is not always better Handedness (L vs R) Weight can deform an object or even cause it to collapse. I have seldom used bigger than 30cm squares and even them I have had some problems.

SONOBE UNIT MODELS

A4 RHOMBIC UNIT MODELS

60o MODULE MODELS