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Origami Project

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students create paper objects called origami. They practice shaping different types and colors of paper into objects while practicing patience and concentration.
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Thinking in the Three Dimensions

For Students 6th - 12th
Discover different dimensions with paper folding. Pupils first read about zero, one, two, and three dimensions, and then learn about the fourth dimension, time. They then use origami to create models of shapes in three dimensions and use...
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Sea Otter Origami Directions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this Origami worksheet, students follow the folding directions to form a sea otter. They make 11 sequential folds to form an otter.
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Origami- Squirrel

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this Origami following directions worksheet, student following 11 paper folding steps to form a squirrel out of paper. They follow the steps in sequential order to make the proper paper folds.
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Origami Paper Cranes

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Learners complete cross-curricular activities to study the culture and humanity in Japan. Students read the book Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes and complete social studies and art lessons related to the book as well as develop an...
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Origami Rabbit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this art worksheet, students examine the 10 diagram pictures to make an origami rabbit. There are no words on the page for this challenging activity.
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Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study fractions. In this art lesson, students fold paper, use origami, making new shapes and discuss the area of the shapes created.
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Origami Cubes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use an origami design to make a set of cubes. Individually, they identify the characteristics of different quadrilaterals as they are folding the paper into cubes. To end the lesson, they make a new design with new...
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Origami Raven

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this art worksheet, young scholars examine the detailed diagrams to make an origami raven. There are 11 unlabeled pictures for students to examine for this complex and difficult project.
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Origami Darner

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this art worksheet, students follow the directions to make an origami darner, which is a kind of dragonfly. There are 11 unlabeled diagrams that instruct students step by step in constructing this difficult project.
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Origami Stars

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
This one problem concentrates on the important concept of dividing a whole number by a unit fraction. Here, young mathematicians use pictures they draw to help answer this problem. Insight into the connection between multiplication and...
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Paper Cranes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Paper folding is a great art form that can be incorporated into cultural, mathematic, and art lessons. This resource includes the full instructions needed to fold a paper crane, as well as a Haiku poetry idea. Tip: This activity would be...
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Back to School Cootie Catcher

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Relive the back-to-school jitters with this fun cootie catcher activity. Including uplifting wishes and predictions for the coming school year, this resource is a great way to start the year off on a positive note.
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1,000 Cranes Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students improve their motor skills through cafeful folding, a discipline necessary in the practice of origami. They develop multicultural awareness by exploring Japanese history. Students improve their ability to follow directions...
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Fractions and Paper Folding

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of origami. In this origami instructional activity, students construct picture frames out of paper. Students find the midpoint of the paper and determine the fractional area of the paper as it is folded.
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The Japanese Way

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a two-week introductory unit on Japan and Japanese culture. They compare/contrast Japanese and American lifestyles, watch videos, design an original kimono, eat Japanese food using chopsticks, fold Origami shapes,...
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Traveling on the Sea of Gold: An Adventure in Japan Through Literature

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils explore the geography and culture of Japan through the story "Sea of Gold" by Yoshiko Uchida. They draw a travel poster of Japan, label a map of Japan, use chopsticks to eat Cheerios, read and discuss various books about Japan,...
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Fractions and Paper Folding

For Teachers K - 11th
In this fraction instructional activity, students manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great instructional...
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Origami

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students investigate Japanese culture by creating origami.  In this Asian heritage lesson, students utilize the Internet to view origami tutorials which they use to create birds and other animals.  Students discuss what "heritage" means...
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Samurai Armor Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create origami. In this visual arts lesson, students design and create origami samurai helmets that feature Japanese patterns and textures in the style of those worn by samurai.
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Doll

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this paper craft instructional activity, students follow the directions to make an origami doll. Students fold and decorate the doll when they are finished.
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Ordering Fractions and Decimals with use of Origami

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders play a game using origami cubes with fractions and decimals written on them.  In this ordering lesson, 5th graders order the fractions and decimals while earning points for their team. 
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Buddhism - Buddha Day, Make Your Own Origami Crane Part 2

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Origami crane worksheet, students create an Origami crane from detailed instructions. This crane is an important symbol in the Buddhist religion.
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Origami Swan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this art worksheet, learners follow 12 step by step diagrams to make an origami swan. There are no written directions; students must examine the pictures to figure out how to construct this challenging project.

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