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The Origami Revolution | Cosmic Folding Instructional VideoThe Origami Revolution | Cosmic Folding Instructional Video
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9th - 12th
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The Origami Revolution | Cosmic Folding

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Learn about these folds and twists in the universe through an origami model. Observe the model mathematically and view how it proves dark matter before creating your own origami and discussing the distribution of matter in the universe.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

origami, gravity, matter

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils make their own twisting origami models, like the ones in the video
  • Consider if this theory is compatible with the big bang theory and why or why not

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of dark matter and the larger cosmos

Pros

  • Designed to integrate seamlessly with Google Classroom
  • Connects with multiple learning styles

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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