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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 plan, they make a new design with new...
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Origami Rabbit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
For this art worksheet, young scholars 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 Raven

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this art worksheet, students 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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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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1,000 Cranes Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils 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
High schoolers explore the concept of origami. In this origami lesson, students construct picture frames out of paper. High schoolers 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
Learners 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 lesson, 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 lesson for getting students...
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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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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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Origami Swan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this art worksheet, students 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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Molecular Origami

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct an origami models of different molecules. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what expansive soils are made up of. They discuss what happens when this expansive soil expands or shrinks.
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The Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a contrived natural selection simulation in which they build and modify simple paper airplanes. They study divergent and convergent evolution and how it is isolated in sub-populations.
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Origami Frogs

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Japan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in their study of Japan, examine and discuss the effect the atomic bomb had on Japan. They watch videos and then read the story of Sadako and her magic cranes. They make their own origami cranes and write a paragraph on...
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Paper Making

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create and design paper as an exploration of the history in making paper from pulp. Students will work in pairs or alone to create a piece of paper from raw materials.
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Japan

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify some key concepts, ideas, and facts about Japan. Students identify shared traits and differences of Japan as compared to other asian countries. Students identify how geography can affect the culture of a place....
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Kodomo No Hi: Children's Day Celebration

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Children's Day is a beloved Japanese holiday with many colorful and engaging traditions. On this national holiday celebrated yearly on May 5, children are honored for their strengths and given good wishes for happiness. Your younger...
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Line Plots: Frogs in Flight

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Have a hopping good time teaching your class how to collect and graph data with this fun activity-based lesson series. Using the provided data taken from a frog jumping contest, children first work together creating a line plot of the...
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Jumping Frogs - A Lesson on The Scientific Method

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use origami frogs to experience the scientific method. They define different scientific terms. Also they test a hypothesis and draw conclusions from observations to go through all the steps of the scientific method.

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