Angles and Answers: Origami and Math

Published on Cleveland Museum of Art (http://www.clevelandart.org)

Grade Level:

4-5

Student Level:

Elementary

Students reinforce their knowledge of geometry and recognize attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes through an examination of selected geometric-themed works from the museum. Concepts are applied as students create original origami figures in the shape of a ladybug and a box during the videoconference.

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Angles and Answers: Oragami and Math (Lesson PDF) [3]

Program Format:

Introduction on meaning and history of origami.
Discuss how origami relates to math (polygons, angles, etc), as do other types of art.
View selected museum art works and discuss the mathematical symbolism.
First origami project - students fold ladybugs.
Time permitting, view/discuss additional works of art.
Second origami project - students fold boxes.

Objectives:

Name and identify geometric vocabulary.
Use technology to communicate and process information.
Apply concepts of geometry to create art.
Identify a variety of shapes and angles.

Source URL: http://www.clevelandart.org/learn/distance-learning/elementary/angles-and-answers-origami-and-math

Links:
[1] http://www.cilc.org/program_detail_new.aspx?id=2106
[2] https://cmaweb10.clevelandart.org/cgi-bin/Education.py
[3] http://www.clevelandart.org/sites/default/files/documents/AnglesandAnswersLesson.pdf