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STEAM - The Power of Origami
Lesson7 of 8 in this unit
Cool+PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishMathematicsThe ArtsTechnologyDesign and TechnologiesEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingSystems Thinking
Lesson Summary
This is a STEAM lesson, which adds the Arts to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Origami is a traditional Japanese art form, but did you know that it has a significant influence on engineering and design? Origami techniques have been used to solve an array of design challenges in which electrical or mechanical resources need to be transported in small spaces, such as telescopes being sent to space. In this lesson, students will explore the relevance of origami to the fields of science and engineering. They will then learn selected origami techniques and apply their new learning to create 3D art. Through this process, students will engage with the interconnected nature of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, what we commonly speak of in education as STEAM.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how origami techniques can be applied to science, technology, art, engineering, and mathematics.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain in their own words how origami techniques are useful in the fields of science, engineering and design
- explain in their own words how science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics are interconnected
- create an architectural model using paper folding techniques
- explain the folding techniques they have used to create their model
- explain art elements and/or principles considered in the creation of architectural design.
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