Activity

Earth Origami

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After reading a brief history of Carl Skalak's journey on the open waters, scholars make a three-dimensional model of the Earth out of an Origami balloon using a printable decorated as the Earth.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Label the print out then make a class set of copies to reinforce Earth's continents, oceans, and seas 
  • Look up and show video origami tutorials, focusing on the Origami Balloon 
  • Have extra pieces of paper available in case learners need to try again or continue practicing their origami skills
Classroom Considerations
  • Each class members requires a pair of scissors and a color copy of the paper guide
Pros
  • Breaks instructions into 13 detailed steps 
  • Provides pictures to assist in Origami Balloon building 
  • Offers two extension activities
Cons
  • Beware of broken links