Chinese Paper Arts Here Carol used regular origami paper to construct it. folding instructions for a swan can be obtained from The origami Interest Group, maintained by http://www.wgn.net/~nienhuis/chinese.html
Extractions: China, where paper was invented in the 1st century AD, (Han Dynasty) has a long history of paper arts and crafts. These include paper objects used for decoration as well as items used for ceremonial purposes. Frequently, these would be made from paper money, either real or the ceremonial "hell money". These arts are very similar to the Japanese art of origami. This page consists of two parts. The first part focuses on Chinese money folds and other figures made from traditional modular units. A second part focuses on Chinese paper cutting, especially the intricate cutting of the brilliantly colored figures in the Wei Xian county style.The third button takes you to some examples of modern money folds as practiced in the West, and links to other paper art resources. PAPER FOLDING WEI XIAN This is a traditional boat made from over one thousand modular units and measures about 18 inches in length. It was constructed by Carol Stevens, a Southern California teacher of Origami and other crafts. Carol learned this model from the Taiwanese grandmother of one of her students. Note that the bills used are not the gold or green .01 and .02 Yuan bills from the mainland, but are miniature replicas of U.S. dollars. The symbolic message remains the same however. It would perhaps be given to a person starting a new business to say, "May your golden ship come in!." It might also be presented as a Chinese New Year gift with a similar wish for prosperity in the new year.
Origami (reflection) Ever the resourceful teacher, David challenged me to create an inversion on origami . Since origami is the art of paper folding, I created a design that http://www.scottkim.com/inversions/gallery/origami.html
Extractions: S TORY. In April 1988 I attended the 25th anniversary reunion of the Design Science program at Harvard University's Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts . Although I hadn't actually attended the program, let alone Harvard, I felt such kinship with this merry band of artist-mathematicians that I showed up anyway. The program, founded by Harvard professor Arthur Loeb, is a uniquely interdisciplinary of 3d polyhedral geometry and sculpture. Equal parts art, mathematics and engineering, the program has produced one of the most interesting collection of alumnae I've ever seen. Talks at the event included: Peggy Weil talking about her vision of the Weatherium: a multi-story inverted polyhedral globe that you view from a platform floating on the inside, with a live projected image of earth's surface as seen from weather satellites. Amy Edmundson, who wrote a most illuminating book about Buckminster Fuller's geometry called A Fuller Explanation, giving a hands-on workshop on building structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows. You quickly learn that in order to build anything stable you have to use triangulated structures like tetrahedra.
The Patriot Ledger At SouthofBoston.com FOLDED DREAMS origami master takes hobby from child s play to art Also paper folding itself closely models problems in airbag manufacturing - how to http://www.patriotledger.com/articles/2004/11/08/life/life01.txt
Extractions: The Patriot Ledger This week, Lang comes to Boston and to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a series of presentations and workshops on origami and the mathematical and applied scientific relationships it possesses. He has been popular among scientists here at MIT for his own science background, his aptitude for engineering and computer science, and his ability to consult on the applications of origami to engineering problems: everything from air-bag designs to the expandable space telescope have solutions, Lang points out, found in the relationships developed in origami folding. In addition to his talks, Lang also will be hosting two origami folding workshops, one for novices and one for more advanced practitioners who are perhaps ready to think about creating their own designs.
Cool Math 4 Teachers By Coolmath.com - Sites For Origami paper folding by Chris Palmer A great gallery of photos of Chris s Very complete lessons in 2D and 3-D geometric origami with diagrams for construction http://www.coolmath4teachers.com/links_origami.htm
Origami Crafts Resources For Kids Discusses the benefits of origami. paperfolding.com Diagrams, history, relationship with math, gallery, and book reviews with cover shots. http://www.teach-nology.com/crafts/origami/
Extractions: Curriculum Lesson Plans Organizers Rubrics ... Anne's Origami - Information on MIT's origami mailing list, with archives. Also a list of books she owns, some with pictures and table of contents. Anools-Origami - Overview of the art and a gallery, including some very small models. Castle Gormenghast: Origami - Humorous instructions on how to build a model called "Rabbit style object on geometrical solid." Dave's Origami Emporium - Diagrams of traditional, modular, money, and original designs. Articles, book and software lists, and origami inspired 3D pictures. Edward Crankshaw: Origami - History, poetry, book list, and the 10 commandments of origami. Envelope and Letterfolding - History and diagrams to create envelopes, or fold the letters themselves, so they can be mailed. Eric's Origami Page - Learn about the history of origami, how it relates to math, and about Eric's work with origami; as well as, order books and learn to fold insects, dinosaurs, and other objects. Fabric Origami - Get detailed instructions, photos, and step-by-step diagrams for making boxes, ornaments, notecards, units, selections, and symbols by folding fabric.
Teaching Tips The goal of origami teaching is to enable the student to construct a model with pleasure FOLD a crease is the line left in the paper when you unfold a http://www.origami-usa.org/teaching_tips.htm
Extractions: THE CLASS ... VOCABULARY I. INTRODUCTION Our organization has grown in numbers and enthusiasm. When we meet, everyone is excited about learning origami. As our membership increases so does our need for teachers. This booklet has been prepared to encourage members to share through teaching. We have brought together the ideas of several experienced teachers. Their techniques, phrases, and simple tips may be helpful to our members during an origami class in their homes or at the Convention. It is our aim to build confidence in teachers, thus helping them enjoy their teaching experience. The booklet is divided into four sections. The first section highlights the goal of teaching origami. The next two sections are the collection of tips for the preparation before and during class. The last section is a list of words commonly used in origami. This origami vocabulary is offered to encourage the membership to use these terms while teaching. Many teachers agree that it is helpful when students can perform the series of folds needed to construct a base when the base is simply named. II. THE
Forgiving Folding My interest in adapting paper folding to meet the needs of the handicapped I want now to focus on the folding process and the problems of teaching and http://www.users.waitrose.com/~pureland/forgiving_folding.htm
Extractions: FORGIVING FOLDING In this paper I examine the steps which are involved in making a fold and the kind of difficulties which can arise for handicapped people. A method of difficulty analysis is introduced and this is used to simplify folding methods. Some forgiving folds are presented with simplified folding methods. I began to think seriously about the use of Origami for therapeutic purposes after hearing a presentation by Dr. Maria Paparo at the Ferrera convention in 1989. As a result of this I did a study of all of the published material I could find and in October 1990 I published a little booklet on Origami therapy. This led to COET91 and there I heard much more about the way Origami could help the disadvantaged. My interest in adapting paper folding to meet the needs of the handicapped or disabled was further stimulated by Martin and Veronica Probert in England. They appealed to me for models which spastic children could fold and get pleasure and benefit from. I am pleased to say my selection worked very well This paper is a result of further research. In this presentation I want to put forward some ideas and ways of thinking about Origami for the disadvantaged which I hope will stimulate the exchange of ideas and perhaps some research.
David Lister On The Books Of Robert Harbin teach Yourself origami, the Art of Paperfolding was originally published as a hardbacked edition by The English Universities Press, a division of Hodder http://www.britishorigami.org.uk/academic/lister/harbinbooks.htm
Extractions: The books of Robert Harbin On 3rd November Lukas-Fabian Moser recommended a beginner to start with a book by Robert Harbin, but didn't know whether any of his books were still available. On 5th November, Bruce Lewisohn also mentioned his old copy of Robert Harbin's "Teach Yourself Origami" which was published over 30 years ago. He said he thought that it was Harbin's first publication. The following is a short summary of books written by Robnert Harbin about paperfolding. Robert Harbin's first paperfolding book was, in fact, "Paper Magic" which was published by the OldbourneBool Company, a division of Express Newspapers Limited, of London, in 1956. A paper-backed edition ws published by J.Maxfield Limited for many years, but appears to have gone out-of-print only in the past two or three years. Harbin's second book was "Secrets of Origami", originally published in 1963 by the Oldbourne Book Company. It was reprinted in another hard-backed edition by Octopus Books in 1971, but was for long out-of-print. A new paper-backed edition was published by Dover Books Inc. of New York in 1997. This has corrections to the instructions and a new Introduction and new Preface. It is still readily available available. Harbin's "Origami, Step-by-Step" was published in a hard-caked edition by the Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1974. It is notable for including many of Patricia Crawford's models. Dover Books Inc. have also recently republished this book in a paper-backed edition and it, too, is readily available.
Origami: Editor Selected ResultsAbout Origami Paperfolding.com, they host origami diagrams to teach you the basic folds origami The Japanese Art of Paperfolding - By using origami as a method http://results.about.com/origami/
Activity Subject: Teacher uses a 6 or 8 inch square of paper (recycled, waxed, or origami) to Open and then fold each half in half. Open the paper and now you should see http://www.scopeonarope.lsu.edu/classroom/lessonplans/ORIGAMI/georigami.html
Extractions: Grade Level Author's Name: Linda S. Bonnette Activity Subject: Geometry LA State Standards: G-4-E, G-6-E, G-2-M, G-4-M and Art: CE-1VA-E6, CE-1VA-M6 Summary of Exercise: Students will construct a three dimensional geometrical model known as the Sonobe Unit. Students will follow along while the teacher demonstrates using SOAR Set-Up 3 (1X Stand and View). This construction will promote geometric concepts and communication in verbal, visual, tactile, and written formats. The students will use their math journals to write a description of the Sonobe Unit and illustrate each fold. Students may then construct more elaborate units and/or teach another student or class how to fold the Sonobe Unit. Materials: SOAR , TV, VCR, videotape, recycled telephone book paper, gift wrap paper, or old magazines cut into 6 or 8 inch squares (6 sheets per student) to practice before using good origami paper, popsicle sticks (to "crisply crease" each fold), Origami paper (various colors), and waxed paper Procedure: Setup the SOAR with the 1X lens using the stand on a flat surface. Teacher uses a 6 or 8 inch square of paper (recycled, waxed, or origami) to demonstrate each fold of the Sonobe Unit. The "Alphabet" of origami should be demonstrated before students start work on the Sonobe Unit. The teacher should be asking questions regarding geometric terms revealed with each fold of the paper. These may include terms such as: parallel, perpendicular, congruent, right angle, triangle, square, rectangle, etc.
Origami Math However, you can also use packs of origami paper, or cut your own squares. Keep in mind that thinner paper is easier to fold. Gift wrap, catalogs, magazines http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/April04_origami.htm
Extractions: Origami Resources The art of origami is truly hands-on learning. As students use their fine motor skills to fold and crease paper into fun shapes and structures, they build skills involving spatial reasoning, following precise directions in sequence, fractions, geometry, and more. Best of all, the results-fantastic frogs, dragonflies, birds-are works of art! Your students can try out their own origami creations with the Whale Reproducible and Frog Reproducible , below. Here are some tips on teaching with origami:
Math And Science Mentoring: Using origami To teach Angles And Parallel Lines (68) http//www.paperfolding.com. Jim Plank s origami and Math page with about 50 hyperlinks http://www.sedl.org/scimast/mentoring/answers/178.html
Extractions: One of the best variety of these activities is presented by Ms. Math (Rachel McAnallen of the, Institute for Math Mania, Denver, Colorado). She says We encourage children to read for enjoyment, yet we never encourage them to "math" for enjoyment. We teach kids that math is done fast, done only one way and if you don't get the answer right, there's something wrong with you. You would never teach reading this way. Read more about her ideas in "Math? No Problem," The Hartford Courant, October, 1998. 747. (You'll find her at Confratute for Gifted Education in the summer sessions at UCONN and all over the Net.)
Dibdabdoo.com Hobby Craft Origami Instructions safe search engine web site parents teachers schools search engine. The word origami is Japanese oru means to fold , and kami means paper . http://www.dibdabdoo.com/hobbies/oragamiinstructions.htm
Extractions: Home Articles Index Hobbies WRITE FOR US! Dibdabdoo.com is on the lookout for interesting, original content about all aspects of family life. If you have any original news, articles, tips or other information that might be suitable for the site we would be delighted to hear from you. Find out how to submit your own articles The birthplace of origami is still a mystery. Paper was developed in China in the first century A.D., and Buddhist monks brought it to Japan by the sixth century A.D. However there are not many written records from that time, so it is not known whether origami first began in China or Japan. However, no one will argue that Japan developed origami to a high art form. The word origami is Japanese: oru means "to fold", and kami means "paper". Many grownups remember making origami items as a child. It was often a case of watching as another youngster showed how to make a paper airplane or something similar. After a while, we develop a set of origami instructions in our head, for making several airplanes, boats, animals, water balloons and other toys.
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The Uses And Benefits Of Origami In addition, paperfolding is being used in physical therapy, in mental health The benefits gained from folding origami models are very valuable. http://library.thinkquest.org/5402/uses.html
Extractions: ...Origami USA Origami has long been appreciated as a beautiful form of art . Folding is only a small part of this fascinating art form. Origami gives the folder the opportunity to make creative designs and figures; but, in recent years people have found many ways to use origami in other areas. For example, teachers have discovered that it is a wonderful teaching tool with many educational benefits . In addition, paperfolding is being used in physical therapy, in mental health programs, and as a source of entertainment and enjoyment . Origami is becoming a very important activity that has many useful benefits. it helps develop multi-cultural awareness. Math teachers have found that they can use origami to develop math lessons in geometry fractions , and problem solving . Language Arts teachers have found that they can use origami to introduce units in literature poetry , and creative writing. Science and
Dept Of Medical Physics & Bioengineering Title Extreme origami and the Science of folding. Project aim. The aim of this project is to investigate Use of origami models for teaching Chemistry. http://www.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/teaching/undergrad/group_project_brief_05.htm
Extractions: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES The Department Research Activity NHS Activity Teaching Resources News ... Job Vacancies For Students Degree Courses General Information Contact Us Request Information Other Related Websites Search MedPhys MedPhys Intranet Remote Access Back To.. MedPhys Home UCL Home The aim of this project is to investigate the new interdisciplinary field of "Origami Science" and in particular to examine how the study of paper folding has applications in fields as diverse as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering and Biology. It is recommended that a literature review is first undertaken so that students are familiar with current research interests and applications of Origami Science. As each group member will have their own particular interests and specialist skills, the group should then propose a selection of topics which specific individuals will investigate in depth. Students will then work on theoretical applications using software (such as Excel, Mathematica, Matlab, Java, Visual Basic or C++) or practical applications where they develop physical models. Possible areas for consideration include: 1. Physics
Origami-Math Bibliography Paperfoldingplus by Dorothy Kaplan; Teaching origami as mathematics by Geoff Laming; Paperfolding and education in history by Elsje van de Ploeg http://www.merrimack.edu/~thull/omfiles/coet91.html
Extractions: Birmingham, England, October 1991. Edited John Smith. Published by the British Origami Society, 1992. 473 pages. Origami as a second language tool by Carol R. Ball A survey into origami by Eduardo Clemente Using origami in the classroom by Gay Merrill Gross Course in paper-folding, one of Froebel's occupations for children, at home and in the kindergarten by Eleonore Heerwart Paperfolding-plus by Dorothy Kaplan Teaching origami as mathematics by Geoff Laming Paperfolding and education in history by Elsje van de Ploeg From the simple to the complex: a practical guide to origami in school by Lino Ranzato and Vally Valbonesi Paper folding and the Pythagorean theorem by John S. Smith
People He was educated in Kelvin Grove Teachers Training College in Brisbane. He taught origami to selected students and often used folded models as rewards of http://www.geocities.com/paper_folding/people.html
Extractions: People Involved In Origami In History Thoki Yenn Denmark Thoki was a man of many talents. Since 4 years old he was interested in kirigami. He was also very interested in magic, origami, geometry, writing, drawings and film making. He worked hard to be a magician and wanted a name to conjure with, therefore changed his name: Thorkild Sondergard Jensen into: Thoki Yenn. He traveled around Europe to Magic Conventions and won prizes for Comic Conjuring in Paris, Amsterdam and Stockholm. He also won the Golden Ring prize in Magic Circle Denmark. After meeting Mrs. Lillian Oppenheimer in Copenhagen in 1958, origami became an important part of his life. He started and maintain the Dansk Origami Centre in 1991 till 1994. He created many outstanding origami models e.g. DNA and Magic Rings. To view his website, click here Sadako Sasaki Japan The Atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima Aug 6, 1945 when she was 2 years old. At 11, Sadako was the fastest runner in her class. She collapsed in a race and was diagnosed with leukaemia, a cancer of the blood. She tried to fold a thousand cranes hoping that her wish for world peace could be granted. By the time she died she had folded 644 cranes. Her friends folded the remaining cranes for her funeral. Afterwards they formed a club and began raising money for a monument. The Peace monument was unveiled in Hiroshima Park 1958. Every year people from all over the world send paper cranes to the Park on August 6th - the Peace Day
BOS - Highlights From British Origami 140-149 If you are teaching an origami design to someone, you must describe the folded John Smith devised an algebraic description of paperfolding, origami http://www.britishorigami.org.uk/practical/highlite/140-49.htm
Extractions: The sincerity of Folding #1 by Dave Mitchell (BO 140) The sincerity of Folding #2 by Dave Mitchell (BO 141) Spring into Action Model by Jeff Beynon (BO 142) 10 Classic fold choices by Dave Brill (BO 143) Airmail: October 1990 - Report from Hungary (BO 144) 10 Classic fold choices from Rick Beech (BO 145) Folding method for a heptagon by Humi Huzita (BO 146) Paper Folding in Ancient China (BO 147) Because it's There: Idiot Savant - Robert Lang (BO 148) Japanese Origami in Denmark - Clare Chamberlain (BO 149) Since joining this Society not so very long ago it has seemed to me more and more that paperfolding stands in urgent need of a defence. The pressures against which I feel paperfolding needs defending come both from within and without. From within we have a constant stream of new materials and techniques to assimilate and assess and from without the very success of paperfolding has created more and more interest in its commercial exploitation by specialist paper-manufacturers, publishers and advertisers, and as a result there are a small but steadily increasing number of people who depend to some extent upon folding paper for their living. Advertisers in particular have not proved especially interested in whether the adverts are good, or even genuine paperfolding at all. If it looks right, it is right. Their interest is in the image, the final product, and external appearance of the model, regardless of the way in which it was made. Not all of this is necessarily bad, but there is a danger that paperfolding will lose its identity and become largely indistinguishable from other similar paper based techniques and crafts, in much the same way that poetry has largely lost its identity and is nowadays often indistinguishable from broken prose.
