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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Geometry of Space

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
A fun activity to demonstrate the very complicated and intangible concept of a curved universe. The instructions for creating a Mobius Strip, and therefore, curved space is given. The six questions ask for conclusions about this movement...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Cycle: Mobius Strip

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars describe the water cycle and create a Mobius strip model. They determine that the weathering of rocks continually adds sodium to the Earth's rivers and subsequently to the oceans. They discuss the fact that the water on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mobius Strips

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the scientific method and construct their own Mobius Strips. They examine their Mobius Strip, and write observations and a hypothesis on how many strips of paper they have when they cut the strip in half length-wise.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mobius strip predictions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Mobius strip worksheet, students make predictions about the sides and paper of a Mobius strip. Students answer seven questions.
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Activity
Other

Quantum Object: A 3 D Mobius Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
Highly technical site on the Mobius Strip.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Moebius Strips

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students make Moebius strips and use them to demonstrate the interconnectedness of an environment. They will explore the natural cycles (water, oxygen/carbon dioxide, carbon, nitrogen) within the environment.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: August Mobius

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the University of St. Andrews, contains biographical information on the life of August Ferdinand Mobius.
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Website
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Red Escolar: La Banda Magica

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is dedicated to the interesting form of the Mobius Strip. You can also read about its history.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Mobius Strip

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Mathworld.com through Wolfram Research, gives a thorough look at the Mobius strip. Pictures, charts, and formulas are also provided.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mobius Strip Ii, 1963

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has several thumbnail images of Escher's artwork. Each can be clicked on and enlarged twice. Showcased are such popular pieces such as "Drawing Hands" and "Mobius Strip II."